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Trip from Racine, WI to Newburg, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

58.9 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

city in and county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Racine, WI

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Downtown Newburg, WI, WI

Newburg, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to Newburg, WI covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Hamilton Street, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Hamilton Street
Douglas Avenue
South Chicago Road
West Ryan Road
I 41 North
North-South Freeway
WI 33

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 Newburg, WI.

1

Start on 7th Street

69 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Hamilton Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 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 · 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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

28 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
11

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington

0.2 mi · 25 sec · WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
13

Turn left onto East Green Bay Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Green Bay Avenue
14

Turn slight right onto West Dekora Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Dekora Street
15

Continue on State Highway 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 33
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

259 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 33
17

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33
18

Turn slight right onto Division Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Division Street
19

Turn right onto Salisbury Street

52 ft · 2 sec · Salisbury Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greendale, WI

29 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

Franksville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greendale, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.21 one way

$18.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.11 $20.22
premium $4.89 $11.33 $22.67
diesel $5.61 $13.00 $26.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.18 $2.83
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 15, 2026

Origin

Racine, WI

Afternoon in Racine on Saturday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newburg, WI

Afternoon in Newburg on Saturday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

1h 25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

58.9 mi in 1h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Racine, WI to Newburg, WI is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Newburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to Newburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newburg, WI before heading back.

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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