Origin
Racine, WI
Morning in Racine on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
191.8 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
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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Whitefish Bay, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, WI 54, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.9 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.99 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
95.9 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 191.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 191.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and WI 54. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.9 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
838 ft
592 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
499 ft
Highest Point
838 ft
~123.3 mi in
Elevation Range
246 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and WI 54. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WI 32 / Douglas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 32 / Main Street
Turn left onto WI 32 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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WI 32 / Douglas Avenue
Turn right onto WI 32 / Douglas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20 mi into trip
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~32m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5
140.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Racine, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Algoma along the way.
Algoma
140.1 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 91.9 mi | 1h 38m |
| WI 54 | 33 mi | 37m |
| North-South Freeway | 32.6 mi | 41m |
| State Highway 42/57 | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| Douglas Avenue | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| WI 57 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Ryan Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Whitefish Bay Road | 2.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 91.9 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Whitefish Bay, WI.
1
Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto WI 32
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hamilton Street
4
Turn right onto WI 32
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Douglas Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on WI 32
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Chicago Road
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
7
Turn left onto WI 100
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 43; WI 57
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
14
Merge onto WI 54; WI 57
33 mi
·
37 min
·
WI 54; WI 57
15
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
17
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
19
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 42/57
20
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Egg Harbor Road
21
Turn slight right onto WI 57
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
WI 57
22
Turn right onto CTH T
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitefish Bay Road
23
Turn slight left
15 ft
·
1 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.9 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.9 miles.
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 42 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitefish Bay, 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.
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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 Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 191.8 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Racine, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 91.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.9 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.9 miles.
Arriving in Whitefish Bay, WI
The final approach into Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, 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
$29.99 one way
$59.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.35 | $84.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.14 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.78 | $7.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.85 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Whitefish Bay, WI
Morning in Whitefish Bay on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
8 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
3h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Racine, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, WI 54, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.9 miles from Racine, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WI 32 / Douglas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Racine, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Algoma along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 592 ft to 838 ft elevation with about 468 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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