Origin
Parkland, WI
Afternoon in Parkland on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, WI to Racine, WI
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
410.9 mi
661 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
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6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland, WI to Racine, WI covers 410.9 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 53 South, the route, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
205.4 miles from Parkland, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 410.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 53 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkland, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zoo Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 53 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on County Road Z
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road Z
2
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
3
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
4
Keep slight right
54 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
5
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
6
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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US 53 South: Brackett
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
9
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
14
Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
16
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Zoo Freeway
17
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
19
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
21
Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
26 ft
·
Northwestern Avenue
23
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
92 ft
·
2 sec
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Northwestern Avenue
25
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn right onto 6th Street
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
30
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
31
Turn left onto 7th Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 205.4 miles from Parkland, WI, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.4 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parkland, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parkland, WI
This is one driving day of about 410.9 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Parkland, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 205.4 mi from Parkland, WI · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 205.4 miles from Parkland, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Racine, WI
The final approach into Racine, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Racine, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.41 one way
$124.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $68.80 | $137.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $77.57 | $155.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.29 | $182.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.3 | 1 | $43.14 | $19.72 |
| Efficient EV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.95 | $16.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.4 | 2 | $57.53 | $26.30 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parkland, WI to Racine, WI covers 410.9 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 53 South, the route, I 94. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 205.4 miles from Parkland, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkland, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkland, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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