Origin
River Hills, WI
Morning in River Hills on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Hills, WI to Racine, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Hills, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from River Hills, WI to Racine, WI covers 39.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, Northwestern Avenue, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 39.8 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and Northwestern Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 miles on North-South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Northwestern Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Spruce Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Spruce Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Spruce Road
Turn right onto North Spruce Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road
Turn right onto WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16 mi into trip
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~23m in
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I 94 / North-South Freeway
Continue onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College...
8
29 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between River Hills, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Wis 94 East
16 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 94
Chicago
16 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 94
Cth K: Racine
29 mi in
|
~38m
Caledonia
29 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 28 mi | 36m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Spruce Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 28 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Hills, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on West Heather Lane
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Heather Lane
2
Turn right onto North Spruce Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Spruce Road
3
Turn right onto WI 100
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Brown Deer Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 43
15 mi
·
20 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
7
Continue on I 94
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
11
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
13
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
15
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
18
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
19
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
20
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from River Hills, WI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from River Hills, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Racine, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Racine, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Racine, WI
Morning in Racine on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
58m 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 River Hills, WI to Racine, WI covers 39.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, Northwestern Avenue, State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from River Hills, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Spruce Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between River Hills, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
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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