Trip from Racine, WI to De Pere, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

141.7 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to De Pere, WI covers 141.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.15 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

70.8 miles from Racine, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 141.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 141.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 43.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near WI 32 / Douglas Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 20 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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

134.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 180 Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

5

138.8 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

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

Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 43	86.7 mi	1h 32m
North-South Freeway	32.6 mi	41m
Douglas Avenue	8.3 mi	13m
West Ryan Road	4 mi	6m
WI 172	2.7 mi	3m
South Chicago Road	1.8 mi	3m
Riverside Drive	1.2 mi	1m
North Broadway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 43 — 86.7 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and De Pere, 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

87 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 43; WI 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 180 Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

13

Continue on WI 172

2.7 mi · 3 min · WI 172

14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

15

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · this road

16

Turn left onto WI 57

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive

17

Continue on WI 57

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

18

Arrive at destination

WI 57

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 31 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.8 miles or 1h 32m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Pere, 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 141.7 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 43 for about 86.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.8 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 32m into the drive

city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milwaukee, WI

71 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

Milwaukee, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.8 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 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 miles.

Arriving in De Pere, WI

The final approach into De Pere, 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 De Pere, WI.

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

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Pere, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.7

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.1 mi

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.7

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 30.4

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.7

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.4

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.2

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.4

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 20.2

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

$22.15 one way

$44.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.32	$48.65
premium	$4.89	$27.27	$54.54
diesel	$5.61	$31.29	$62.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.5	$14.88	$6.80
Efficient EV	35.4	$12.40	$5.67
EV Truck/SUV	56.7	$19.84	$9.07

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Racine on Friday

Local time

3:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

De Pere, WI

Afternoon in De Pere on Friday

Local time

3:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

1 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

2h 51m 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 De Pere, WI covers 141.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, 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 70.8 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 $22.15 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 20 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Racine, WI to De Pere, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in De Pere, WI

Nearby Places

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

Luna Coffee Roasters

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

Grounded Café

Luna Coffee Roasters

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

Blüm Coffee Garden

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

Coffee Wizardz

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

Little Sips Play Cafe

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Racine, WI

De Pere, WI

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 51m on the road

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