Trip from Racine, WI to Cicero, WI

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

154.5 mi

249 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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Racine, WI

Yan Krukau

Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to Cicero, WI covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, State Highway 47, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.7 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.47 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

77.2 miles from Racine, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 154.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and State Highway 47. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.7 miles on I 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 47. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 154.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

20 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...

26.3 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 41; I 894; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...

50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

130.3 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 139 Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

130.5 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CTH 00

Towns Along This Route

Between Racine, WI and Cicero, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.

Fond Du Lac

20 mi in | ~32m | via I 41; I 94; US 41

Appleton

50.8 mi in | ~1h 11m | via I 41; US 41

Cth 00

130.3 mi in | ~2h 36m

Wis 15: New London

130.3 mi in | ~2h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	105.7 mi	1h 58m
State Highway 47	9 mi	12m
Douglas Avenue	8.3 mi	13m
County Road A	5.9 mi	10m
Airport Freeway	4.6 mi	6m
North-South Freeway	4.5 mi	5m
West Ryan Road	4 mi	6m
North Lynndale Drive	3.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 105.7 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Cicero, WI.

Start on WI 20; WI 32

69 ft · 10 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto WI 32

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto WI 32

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Hamilton Street

Turn right onto WI 32

8.3 mi · 13 min · Douglas Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 32

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn left onto WI 100

4.0 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41; I 94; US 41

Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41

25 mi · 30 min · I 41; I 894; US 41

Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 41; US 41

Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 139 Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

233 ft · 7 sec

Toward CTH 00

Turn straight onto CTH OO

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

117 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

Continue on CTH A

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive

Continue on CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

At end of road, turn left onto WI 47; CTH A

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47

Continue on WI 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on WI 47

5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 47

Turn right onto CTH VV

2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road VV

Turn left onto CTH X

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road X

Turn right onto Cicero Road

71 ft · 3 sec · Cicero Road

Arrive at destination

Cicero Road

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 77.2 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.7 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.2 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 154.5 miles and 3h 19m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 105.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.2 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

77 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.7 miles.

Arriving in Cicero, WI

The final approach into Cicero, 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 Cicero, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.47 one way

$46.93 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.87	$51.74
premium	$4.80	$29.17	$58.33
diesel	$5.64	$34.32	$68.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.4	$16.22	$7.42
Efficient EV	38.6	$13.52	$6.18
EV Truck/SUV	61.8	$21.63	$9.89

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Racine, WI

Afternoon in Racine on Sunday

Local time

1:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, WI

Afternoon in Cicero on Sunday

Local time

1:51 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

3 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 19m 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 Cicero, WI covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, State Highway 47, 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 77.2 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 $23.47 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.

Between Racine, WI and Cicero, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.

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