Trip from Racine, WI to Suamico, WI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

152.5 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 12m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

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

Racine, WI

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Suamico, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Racine, WI to Suamico, WI covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.84 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.3 miles from Racine, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 152.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 152.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.5 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near WI 32 / Douglas Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 152.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 20 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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.

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.

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

145.7 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Ir...

151.3 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward CTH B: Suamico

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 176 Toward CTH B: Suamico

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 43	97.5 mi	1h 44m
North-South Freeway	32.6 mi	41m
Douglas Avenue	8.3 mi	13m
US 41	4.7 mi	5m
West Ryan Road	4 mi	6m
South Chicago Road	1.8 mi	3m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Sunset Beach Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 43 — 97.5 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and Suamico, WI.

Start on WI 20; WI 32

69 ft · 10 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto WI 32

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto WI 32

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Hamilton Street

Turn right onto WI 32

8.3 mi · 13 min · Douglas Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 32

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn left onto WI 100

4.0 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

4.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 43; WI 57

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 43; WI 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

Merge onto US 41; US 141

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 41; US 141

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 176 Toward CTH B: Suamico

Keep slight right at fork

290 ft · 7 sec

Turn right onto CTH B

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sunset Beach Road

Turn right onto CTH J

0.2 mi · 25 sec · County Road J

Continue on CTH J

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Riverside Drive

Arrive at destination

CTH J

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.3 miles from Racine, WI, or about 1h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 34 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.3 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suamico, 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 152.5 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Racine, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 97.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.3 mi from Racine, WI · 1h 38m into the drive

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Menomonee Falls, WI

76 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

Milwaukee, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sheboygan, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Racine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 miles.

Arriving in Suamico, WI

The final approach into Suamico, 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 Suamico, 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 Restaurant

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.9 mi

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.9 mi

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.8

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.6

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv mile 32.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 108.9

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.84 one way

$47.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$26.18	$52.35
premium	$4.89	$29.35	$58.69
diesel	$5.61	$33.67	$67.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.8	$16.01	$7.32
Efficient EV	38.1	$13.34	$6.10
EV Truck/SUV	61	$21.35	$9.76

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

Night in Racine on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suamico, WI

Night in Suamico on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 2m 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 Suamico, WI covers 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, 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 76.3 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 $23.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Racine, WI to Suamico, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Racine, WI to Suamico, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Suamico, WI

Nearby Places

Kavarna Coffeehouse

Kompound Cafe

Kavarna Coffeehouse

Grounded Café

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

Kompound Cafe

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

Glas Coffeehouse

Blüm Coffee Garden

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Coffee Wizardz

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

Little Sips Play Cafe

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Racine, WI

Suamico, WI

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 2m on the road

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