Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
84.9 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Racine, WI to Newark, WI covers 84.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 $11.53 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
42.4 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 84.9 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 |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Browns Lake Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Durand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Newark, 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 3 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road
Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road
Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
Turn right onto Durand Avenue
Continue on East State Street
Continue on Adams Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street
Continue on West Chestnut Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto Burlington Bypass
Continue on State Highway 11
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto East Hart Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road
Continue on Henry Avenue
Continue on Maple Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
Continue on State Highway 81
Turn right onto County Road K
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 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, 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 84.9 miles and 2h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.4 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42.4 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Newark, 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 Newark, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.53 one way
$23.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| premium | $4.15 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Racine on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Newark on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
42 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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