Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Racine, WI to New Holstein, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

95.3 mi

153 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown New Holstein, WI, WI

New Holstein, WI

Matthis Volquardsen

Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to New Holstein, WI covers 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 57, North-South Freeway, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on WI 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.90 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.

Midpoint

47.7 miles from Racine, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 95.3 miles, with most of the trip on WI 57 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.2 miles on WI 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 57 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 32 / Main Street

Turn left onto WI 32 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

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
95.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | CTH X / Wisconsin Avenue

Turn sharp right onto CTH X / Wisconsin Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 57 38.2 mi 54m
North-South Freeway 32.6 mi 41m
Douglas Avenue 8.3 mi 13m
I 43 4.3 mi 4m
West Ryan Road 4 mi 6m
Calumet Street 3 mi 4m
South Chicago Road 1.8 mi 3m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: WI 57 — 38.2 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and New Holstein, 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

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn slight left onto WI 57

38 mi · 54 min · WI 57
Exit 97 Toward WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
13

Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57

157 ft · 2 sec · East Water Street
14

Continue on WI 32; WI 57

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Water Street
15

Continue on WI 32; WI 57

449 ft · 12 sec · South 1st Street
16

Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Fremont Street
17

Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57

0.5 mi · 45 sec · 7th Street
18

Continue on WI 32; WI 57

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Calumet Avenue
19

Continue on WI 32; WI 57

3.0 mi · 4 min · Calumet Street
20

Turn sharp right onto CTH X

82 ft · 2 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

CTH X

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 47.7 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 21 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Holstein, 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 95.3 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Racine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WI 57 for about 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.7 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 7m 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

48 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

Greendale, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Germantown, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Holstein, WI

The final approach into New Holstein, 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 New Holstein, 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 Coffee Stop

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 27.2

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1 mi

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 27.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.4

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.2

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13.6

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

$14.90 one way

$29.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.36 $32.72
premium $4.89 $18.34 $36.68
diesel $5.61 $21.04 $42.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.57
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.34 $3.81
EV Truck/SUV 38.1 0 $13.34 $6.10

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Racine, WI

Evening in Racine on Thursday

Local time

6:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Sunny

N 5 to 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:11PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:11PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

New Holstein, WI

Evening in New Holstein on Thursday

Local time

6:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 New Holstein, WI covers 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 57, 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 47.7 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 $14.90 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Racine, WI to New Holstein, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

New Holstein, WI to Racine, WI

Plan the drive back the other way.

97.4 mi 2h 14m

Continue From New Holstein, WI

New Berlin, WI 79.8 mi · 1h 53m West Allis, WI 73.2 mi · 1h 42m Milwaukee, WI 68.7 mi · 1h 35m

More from Racine, WI

Cloverland, WI 413.7 mi · 7h 57m Balsam Lake, WI 353.1 mi · 6h 53m Spring Valley, WI 314.2 mi · 5h 58m Saint Germain, WI 290.7 mi · 5h 57m Alma, WI 282.2 mi · 5h 30m Conover, WI 277.6 mi · 6h 16m

More trips to New Holstein, WI

Eau Claire, WI 212 mi
Weekend drives from Racine, WI Scenic drives in WI

Explore more options from Racine, WI or browse trips ending in New Holstein, WI.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.

Explore maps for Racine, WI or New Holstein, WI on MapSof.net.