Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
154.5 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Racine, WI to Cicero, WI covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Hamilton Street, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.2 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 19m drive with frequent turns across 154.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Douglas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chicago Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ryan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Cicero, WI.
Start on 7th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Hamilton Street
Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
Continue on South Chicago Road
Turn straight
Turn left onto West Ryan Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Continue straight
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00
Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue
Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive
Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
Continue on County Road A
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on State Highway 47
Turn right onto County Road VV
Turn left onto County Road X
Turn right onto Cicero Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Racine, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 154.5 miles and 3h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.2 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cicero, 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 Cicero, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.99 one way
$41.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| premium | $4.15 | $25.24 | $50.49 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Racine on Saturday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
77 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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