Origin
Racine, WI
Afternoon in Racine on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Maple Bluff, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
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Maple Bluff, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Maple Bluff, WI covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 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.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hamilton Street | — | — |
| Douglas Avenue | — | — |
| South Chicago Road | — | — |
| West Ryan Road | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Maple Bluff, WI.
1
Start on 7th Street
69 ft
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hamilton Street
4
Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Douglas Avenue
5
Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Chicago Road
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
7
Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
9
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
11
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
17
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
20
Turn straight
459 ft
·
9 sec
21
Continue on Aberg Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Aberg Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Sherman Avenue
23
Turn right onto Oxford Place
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
Oxford Place
24
Turn right onto Kensington Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensington Drive
25
Turn left onto Fisk Place
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fisk Place
26
Turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lakewood Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Farwell Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Farwell Drive
28
Keep slight right to continue on Butternut Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Butternut Road
29
Continue on Butternut Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Butternut Road
30
Turn right onto Farwell Drive
121 ft
·
12 sec
·
Farwell Drive
31
Turn left onto Bay Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bay Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 5m 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Bluff, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Maple Bluff, WI
Afternoon in Maple Bluff on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
2h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
101.3 mi in 2h 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Racine, WI to Maple Bluff, WI is easy. At 2h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Maple Bluff, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Maple Bluff, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maple Bluff, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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