Origin
Racine, WI
Late night in Racine on Thursday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
85.2 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
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Evansville, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI covers 85.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, State Street, Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.32 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 85.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
| Beck Drive | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Evansville, WI.
1
Start on 7th Street
69 ft
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 20
13
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
14
Continue on Beck Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Beck Drive
15
Continue on South 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on High Drive
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Drive
18
Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
High Drive
19
Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
20
Continue on North Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
21
Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
22
Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
23
Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
25
Turn right onto State Highway 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 59
26
Turn left onto State Highway 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 59
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
28
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Highway 59
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
30
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 59
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
32
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
33
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
7 min
34
Turn right onto Humes Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Humes Road
35
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
36
Turn left onto South Madison Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Madison Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 42.6 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, 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.
+
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 85.2 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evansville, WI
The final approach into Evansville, 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 Evansville, 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
$13.32 one way
$26.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Evansville, WI
Late night in Evansville on Thursday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Burlington, WI
43 mi in
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
2 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
2h 12m 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 Evansville, WI covers 85.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, State Street, Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 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 $13.32 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.
The drive from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Racine, WI to Evansville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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