Origin
Racine, WI
Afternoon in Racine on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Ettrick, WI
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
241.8 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Ettrick, WI
Anete Lusina
Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Ettrick, WI covers 241.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, East-West Freeway, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.4 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.9 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 54m highway drive covering 241.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and East-West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.4 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East-West Freeway. 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 28 significant decision points across 241.8 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 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
20 mi into trip
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~32m in
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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...
8
26.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
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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...
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
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 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
8
30.6 mi into trip
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~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 94 West: Madison
9
95.2 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
Towns Along This Route
Between Racine, WI and Ettrick, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and La Crosse.
Fond Du Lac
20 mi in
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~32m
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via I 41; I 94; US 41
Milwaukee
30.5 mi in
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~46m
Eau Claire
95.2 mi in
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~1h 57m
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via I 94
La Crosse
187.7 mi in
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~3h 36m
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via I 90
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 80.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| East-West Freeway | 63.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 94 | 29.1 mi | 31m |
| County Highway D | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Douglas Avenue | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 27 | 8 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 71 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| County Road D | 6.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 80.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Ettrick, WI.
1
Start on WI 20; WI 32
69 ft
·
10 sec
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7th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto WI 32
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Hamilton Street
4
Turn right onto WI 32
8.3 mi
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13 min
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Douglas Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on WI 32
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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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
Use the none lane.
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
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North-South Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
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49 sec
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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.
11
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Airport Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the none lane.
17
Merge onto I 94
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the none / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi
·
57 min
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East-West Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 94
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 90
Exit 45
Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 28
Toward WI 16: Sparta
23
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
4 sec
24
Turn straight onto WI 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wisconsin Street
25
Enter roundabout onto WI 16; WI 71
116 ft
·
6 sec
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State Highway 16
26
Continue on WI 16; WI 71
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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State Highway 16
27
Continue on WI 16; WI 71
0.6 mi
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1 min
·
East Wisconsin Street
28
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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East Avenue
29
Turn left onto East Oak Street
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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East Oak Street
30
Turn right onto WI 21
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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South Water Street
31
Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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West Montgomery Street
32
Turn right onto WI 27; WI 71
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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North Black River Street
33
Continue on WI 27; WI 71
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 27
34
Turn left onto WI 71
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 71
35
Turn right onto WI 108
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 108
36
Continue on WI 108
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Sparta Street
37
Continue on WI 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
38
Continue on WI 54
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Highway 54
39
Turn left onto CTH D
8.3 mi
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14 min
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County Highway D
40
Continue on CTH D
6.4 mi
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11 min
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County Road D
41
Continue on CTH D
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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South Main Street
42
Arrive at destination
CTH D
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 120.9 miles from Racine, WI, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.4 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ettrick, 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 241.8 miles and 4h 54m.
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 90 for about 80.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.9 mi from Racine, WI · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.9 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.4 miles.
Arriving in Ettrick, WI
The final approach into Ettrick, 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 Ettrick, 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
$36.73 one way
$73.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.49 | $80.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.65 | $91.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.72 | $107.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.39 | $11.61 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.16 | $9.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.85 | $15.48 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Ettrick, WI
Afternoon in Ettrick on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Ettrick, WI covers 241.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, East-West Freeway, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.9 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 $36.73 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 241.8 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.
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 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Racine, WI and Ettrick, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and La Crosse.
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