Trip from Racine, WI to Como, WI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

44.9 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 12m

8 AM

1h 23m

10 AM

1h 16m

12 PM

1h 15m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 23m

8 PM

1h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

This 44.9-mile drive from Racine, WI to Como, WI takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical journey through the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Spring Street and Washington Avenue, with a short section on the Burlington Bypass, offering a varied driving experience. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay. It’s a manageable trip for a relaxed day out within Wisconsin.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 44.9-mile journey. Only 19% of the route involves highway travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on Spring Street, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This profile suggests a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The road character shifts as you move between different local roads, requiring your attention.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 17 key points

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

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

Turn left onto WI 32 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

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.

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

32.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | WI 36

Take the exit onto WI 36

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

41.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Interchange North

Enter roundabout onto Interchange North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Spring Street	8.7 mi	15m
Washington Avenue	7.6 mi	10m
Burlington Bypass	7.5 mi	10m
Plank Road	6 mi	8m
State Highway 36	6 mi	8m
State Highway 120	2.4 mi	3m
County Road H	2.3 mi	3m
CTH BD	1 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 Como, WI.

Start on WI 20; WI 32

69 ft · 10 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto Spring Street

175 ft · 10 sec · Spring Street

Continue on Spring Street

8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto WI 20

10 ft · 0 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on WI 20

4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20

91 ft · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on US 45; WI 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WI 20

114 ft · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on WI 20

2.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto CTH BD

219 ft · 12 sec · CTH BD

Continue on CTH BD

1.0 mi · 1 min · CTH BD

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

27 ft · 0 sec · Plank Road

Continue on CTH A

6.0 mi · 8 min · Plank Road

Turn right

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Turn straight onto WI 36; WI 83

7.5 mi · 10 min · Burlington Bypass

Take the exit onto WI 36

0.2 mi · 37 sec · WI 36

Continue on WI 36

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36

Turn left onto WI 120

2.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 120

Enter roundabout onto WI 120

94 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 120

Continue on WI 120

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 120

Enter roundabout onto Interchange North

87 ft · 2 sec · Interchange North

Continue on Interchange North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Interchange North

Continue on Interchange North

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Interchange North

Continue on East Sheridan Springs Road

0.3 mi · 54 sec · East Sheridan Springs Road

Turn right onto Grant Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grant Street

Turn right onto CTH H

2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road H

Turn left onto Club House Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Club House Drive

Continue on Club House Drive

263 ft · 11 sec · Club House Drive

Arrive at destination

Club House Drive

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Racine, WI · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, WI

22 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

Franksville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rochester, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Como, WI

The final approach into Como, 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

$7.02 one way

$14.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$7.71	$15.41
premium	$4.89	$8.64	$17.28
diesel	$5.61	$9.91	$19.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.5	$4.71	$2.16
Efficient EV	11.2	$3.93	$1.80
EV Truck/SUV	18	$6.29	$2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Racine, WI

Evening in Racine on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Como, WI

Evening in Como on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Franklin, WI

22 mi in

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

8 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 11m 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 Como, WI covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Spring Street, Washington Avenue, Burlington Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.02 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 is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Racine, WI to Como, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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