Origin
Paris, WI
Afternoon in Paris on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, WI to Racine, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
This 21.1-mile drive from Paris to Racine in Wisconsin is a quick trip, estimated to take about 34 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, easily completed in a single outing. The route primarily utilizes County Line Road and Burlington Road, with a brief 22% share of I-41. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this journey is very budget-friendly. You'll experience a local drive with frequent turns, making it a more engaging experience than a simple highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 34-minute journey. While 22% of the route involves I-41, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on County Line Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a more involved local route that requires your attention to navigate its turns and transitions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Line Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (24th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 41 North, I 94 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 337
Toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
24th Street
Turn right onto 24th Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Caron Butler Drive
Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
WI 20; WI 32 / 7th Street
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32 / 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paris, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth Kr: Mount Pleasant and Somers.
Cth Kr: Mount Pleasant
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Somers
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Line Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Burlington Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| I 41 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Highway 32 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Park Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Line Road
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on WI 142
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Road
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 337
Toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto WI 195
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
County Line Road
6
Turn left onto WI 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
7
Continue on WI 32
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 32
8
Continue on WI 32
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
Racine Street
9
Turn right onto 24th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
24th Street
10
Continue on Roosevelt Park Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roosevelt Park Drive
11
Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive
478 ft
·
13 sec
·
Caron Butler Drive
12
Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
13
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
14
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Racine, WI
Afternoon in Racine on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Paris, WI to Racine, WI covers 21.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Line Road, Burlington Road, I 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Paris, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (24th Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Paris, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth Kr: Mount Pleasant and Somers.
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