Origin
Racine, WI
Morning in Racine on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Iron River, WI
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
418.3 mi
673 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 56m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Iron River, WI covers 418.3 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Main Street, Hamilton Street, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209.2 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 4m drive with frequent turns across 418.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Iron River, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Douglas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chicago Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ryan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Iron River, WI.
1
Start on 7th Street
69 ft
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Hamilton Street
4
Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Douglas Avenue
5
Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Chicago Road
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
7
Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
9
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
11
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
17
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29 mi
·
31 min
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I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
20
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
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I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
24
Merge slight left
130 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
25
Turn right onto County Road B
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road B
26
Turn right onto Coolidge Memorial Highway
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Coolidge Memorial Highway
27
Continue on State Highway 27
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 27
28
Turn right onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
29
Turn right onto Oneida Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
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Oneida Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209.2 miles from Racine, WI, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 92 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.2 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 209.2 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Iron River, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Racine, WI
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Iron River, WI
Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Racine, WI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 209.2 mi from Racine, WI · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
209 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Rockford, ILOvernight Options
Night 1
209 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Rockford, IL after about 209 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.2 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 209 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Iron River, WI
The final approach into Iron River, 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 Iron River, WI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Iron River, WI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.54 one way
$127.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $70.04 | $140.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $78.97 | $157.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.93 | $185.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$194–$304
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.92 | $20.08 |
| Efficient EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.60 | $16.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.3 | 2 | $58.56 | $26.77 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Iron River, WI
Morning in Iron River on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
8h 4m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Iron River, WI covers 418.3 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Hamilton Street, Douglas Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 209 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 209.2 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 $63.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Iron River, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Racine, WI to Iron River, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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