Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Jan van der Wolf
The drive from Racine, WI to Dunkirk, WI covers 80.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, State Street, Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beck Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Dunkirk, WI.
Start on 7th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto State Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
Continue on Beck Drive
Continue on South 1st Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
Continue on High Drive
Continue on High Drive
Continue on State Highway 20
Continue on North Street
Continue on State Highway 20
Continue on State Highway 20
Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Continue on East County Road N
Continue on County Highway N
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
Continue on East Fulton Street
Turn slight right onto Head Street
Turn left onto Stoughton Road
Continue on Stoughton Road
Continue on County Highway N
Continue on County Road N
Continue on County Road N
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkirk, 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 80.1 miles and 2h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.1 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.88 one way
$21.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| premium | $4.15 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Dunkirk on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
40 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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