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Trip from Racine, WI to Cedar Grove, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

69.3 mi

112 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

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village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Cedar Grove, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to Cedar Grove, WI covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North-South Freeway, I 43, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.83 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

34.7 miles from Racine, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 69.3 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and I 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.6 miles on North-South Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and I 43. You will hit about 10 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 5/10

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 69.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 32 / Main Street

Turn left onto WI 32 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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 | 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 | ~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
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | WI 32

Take the exit onto WI 32 toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North-South Freeway 32.6 mi 41m
I 43 19.3 mi 20m
Douglas Avenue 8.3 mi 13m
West Ryan Road 4 mi 6m
South Chicago Road 1.8 mi 3m
East Union Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Sauk Trail Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North-South Freeway — 32.6 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Cedar Grove, 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

19 mi · 20 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 33 sec · WI 32
Toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove
13

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Sauk Trail Road
14

Continue on WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Union Avenue
15

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
16

Turn right onto Center Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Center Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Center Avenue

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 34.7 miles from Racine, WI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 15 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 51m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Grove, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Racine, WI

This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North-South Freeway for about 32.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from Racine, WI · 51m into the drive

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Milwaukee, WI

35 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

South Milwaukee, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milwaukee, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cedar Grove, WI

The final approach into Cedar Grove, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.8

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.8

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2 mi

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.3 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 29.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.8

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.9

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.83 one way

$21.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.90 $23.79
premium $4.89 $13.34 $26.67
diesel $5.61 $15.30 $30.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Greenfield, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Oak Creek, WI

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 5669 (West Milwaukee, WI)

West Milwaukee, WI

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Racine, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer Greenfield WI 292

Greenfield, WI

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Meijer 283 (Oak Creek, WI)

Oak Creek, WI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Lake Ford - DCFC

Milwaukee, WI

Blink Network

6 DCFC

McDonalds #976 Layton

Milwaukee, WI

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Racine, WI

Night in Racine on Thursday

Local time

9:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Sunny

N 5 to 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Grove, WI

Night in Cedar Grove on Thursday

Local time

9:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cedar Grove, WI covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, I 43, Douglas Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 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 $10.83 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 69.3 miles you will encounter 10 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.
The route from Racine, WI to Cedar Grove, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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