Origin
Racine, WI
Morning in Racine on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Bohners Lake, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
56m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Bohners Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 32.9-mile drive from Racine, WI to Bohners Lake, WI is a straightforward, one-day excursion. Expect the journey to take about 56 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Spring Street, Washington Avenue, and Plank Road forming the main arteries of this Midwest route. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this drive is budget-friendly for a quick getaway. The turn-heavy nature of this local drive means you'll be engaged with the road the entire time, so plan for a focused 56-minute commitment.
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
16.4 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't encounter any interstate highways, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 8.7 miles along Spring Street. This suggests a drive that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You'll likely be navigating through various local road conditions and traffic patterns throughout the 56-minute duration, keeping you actively involved behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 32 / Main Street
Turn left onto WI 32 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~31m in
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CTH A / Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH A / Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
28.3 mi into trip
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~45m in
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South Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
32.1 mi into trip
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~53m in
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West Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| McHenry Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Browns Lake Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CTH BD | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Spring Street
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Bohners Lake, WI.
1
Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft
·
10 sec
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7th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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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
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Spring Street
5
Continue on Spring Street
8.7 mi
·
15 min
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Spring Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
10 ft
·
0 sec
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Washington Avenue
7
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
91 ft
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5 sec
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Washington Avenue
9
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
114 ft
·
2 sec
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Washington Avenue
11
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
219 ft
·
12 sec
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CTH BD
13
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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CTH BD
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Plank Road
15
Continue on CTH A
6.9 mi
·
9 min
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Plank Road
16
Turn left onto CTH W
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Browns Lake Drive
17
Turn right onto Durand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Durand Avenue
18
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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East State Street
19
Continue on Adams Street
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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Adams Street
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto South Pine Street
331 ft
·
14 sec
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South Pine Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
22
Turn left onto McHenry Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McHenry Street
23
Turn left onto Oakwood Drive
0.1 mi
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33 sec
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Oakwood Drive
24
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
0.3 mi
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1 min
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West Lakeshore Drive
25
At end of road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Lakeshore Drive
26
Turn right
178 ft
·
9 sec
27
Turn right onto Fairview Court
96 ft
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4 sec
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Fairview Court
28
Arrive at destination
Fairview Court
Trip Plan
Given the short 56-minute duration and 32.9-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart Racine, WI, at your leisure, perhaps after morning rush hour or for an afternoon outing. With no designated stops and a low $5 fuel cost, you can focus on the drive itself. The longest stretch is 8.7 miles on Spring Street, so keep an eye on your surroundings during that segment. This is a drive where a full tank of gas is more than sufficient, and no major rest stops are anticipated.
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 16.4 miles from Racine, WI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 32.9 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.4 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bohners Lake, 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 32.9 miles and 56m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Spring Street for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Racine, WI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bohners Lake, WI
The final approach into Bohners Lake, 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 Bohners Lake, 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
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bohners Lake, WI
Morning in Bohners Lake on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
30 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
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 Bohners Lake, WI covers 32.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Street, Washington Avenue, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.14 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 32.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.4 miles (WI 38 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (CTH A / Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Racine, WI to Bohners Lake, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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