Origin
Racine, WI
Evening in Racine on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Beloit, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Beloit, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Beloit, WI covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, Spring Street, State Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.69 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
37.4 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Racine, WI to Beloit, WI covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 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 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WI 38 / State 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 74.8 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.3 miles (South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 38 / State Street
Turn left onto WI 38 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CTH A / Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH A / Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
South Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 27.8 mi | 29m |
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Browns Lake Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 39 | 2 mi | 2m |
| CTH JS | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 27.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Beloit, WI.
1
Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Spring Street
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Continue on Spring Street
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
CTH BD
13
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CTH BD
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Plank Road
15
Continue on CTH A
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Plank Road
16
Turn left onto CTH W
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Lake Drive
17
Turn right onto Durand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Durand Avenue
18
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East State Street
19
Continue on Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
22
Continue on CTH JS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
CTH JS
23
Turn right onto WI 11
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
24
Continue on WI 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
25
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
26
Merge onto I 43
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge onto I 39; I 90
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; I 90
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
30
Turn right onto US 51; IL 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gardner Street
31
Continue on US 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
32
Continue on East Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
33
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
34
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
35
At end of road, turn left onto WI 81
509 ft
·
37 sec
·
White Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
US 51
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 37.4 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 1h 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beloit, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Racine, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 27.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Racine, WI · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beloit, WI
The final approach into Beloit, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.69 one way
$23.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
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: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Beloit, WI
Evening in Beloit on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Burlington, WI
37 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
1h 46m 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 Beloit, WI covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, Spring Street, State Highway 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 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 $11.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.8 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.3 miles (South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Racine, WI to Beloit, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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