Origin
Racine, WI
Afternoon in Racine on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Bergen, WI
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Bergen, WI
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Bergen, WI covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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 $10.33 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
34 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 68 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Racine, WI to Bergen, WI is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Bergen, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main 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.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Bergen, WI.
1
Start on 7th Street
69 ft
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Plank Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Plank Road
16
Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Lake Drive
17
Turn right onto Durand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 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
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pine Street
21
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
22
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
23
Turn right onto Burlington Bypass
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
24
Continue on State Highway 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
25
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
26
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
28
Keep slight left
197 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn left onto South State Road 140
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South State Road 140
30
Continue on South State Highway 140
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South State Highway 140
31
Continue on Church Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
32
Continue on South State Road 140
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road 140
33
Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Bergen Road
34
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
35
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 34 miles from Racine, WI, or about 49m 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 68 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen, 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 68 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Racine, WI · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bergen, WI
The final approach into Bergen, 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 Bergen, 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
$10.33 one way
$20.66 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.11 | $30.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Bergen, WI
Afternoon in Bergen on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
7 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 38m 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 Bergen, WI covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, State Street, Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.33 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.
The drive from Racine, WI to Bergen, WI is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Bergen, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Racine, WI to Bergen, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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