Origin
Racine, WI
Morning in Racine on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI
Drive Time
7h 2m
Distance
359.1 mi
578 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
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6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Bill Fuesz
Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 359.1 miles and takes about 7h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.54 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.5 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 2m drive with frequent turns across 359.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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 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
·
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
·
I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
24
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
55 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 8: Barron, Cameron
26
Keep slight left
259 ft
·
14 sec
27
Turn left
3.7 mi
·
5 min
28
Continue on East Division Avenue
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Division Avenue
29
Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
13 1/2 Avenue
30
Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
31
Continue on 14th Avenue
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
14th Avenue
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
14th Avenue
33
Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Avenue
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
35
Exit the roundabout
10.0 mi
·
14 min
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 130th Avenue
37
Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 130th Avenue
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 130th Avenue
39
Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 130th Avenue
40
Continue on US Highway 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 8
41
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
42
Turn right onto South Vincent Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
43
Continue on East State Street
453 ft
·
18 sec
·
East State Street
44
Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
45
Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
46
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.5 miles from Racine, WI, or about 3h 31m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.5 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Croix Falls, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 359.1 miles and 7h 2m.
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 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 179.5 mi from Racine, WI · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 179.5 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Croix Falls, WI
The final approach into Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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
$54.54 one way
$109.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.13 | $120.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $67.79 | $135.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.78 | $159.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.71 | $17.24 |
| Efficient EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.42 | $14.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.6 | 1 | $50.27 | $22.98 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Morning in Saint Croix Falls on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
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
7h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 359.1 miles and takes about 7h 2m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.5 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 $54.54 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 7h 2m, 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Racine, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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