Origin
Slinger, WI
Night in Slinger on Friday
Local time
11:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Slinger, 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
1h 21m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slinger, WI
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Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 60.3-mile drive from Slinger, WI to Racine, WI is a breeze, clocking in at just 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, especially with a modest fuel cost estimated at $9. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it an efficient journey through the Midwest. Expect a practical, no-frills experience as you navigate from one Wisconsin locale to another. This route is ideal when you need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
With 79% of the drive on highways, this route is predominantly a focused interstate experience. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 31 miles on I 41, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads guiding you include I 41, the North-South Freeway, and Northwestern Avenue. This highway-focused profile means you're looking at efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing directness and speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 31 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 41; US 41.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 2.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
36.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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 Slinger, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Cth K: Racine
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Caledonia
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 31 mi | 37m |
| North-South Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 60 East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 31 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slinger, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on Kettle Moraine Drive South
414 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kettle Moraine Drive South
2
Turn right onto WI 175
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn slight left onto WI 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Boulevard
4
Continue on WI 60
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 60 East
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41
30 mi
·
36 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
13
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
15
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
17
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
21
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
22
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Slinger, WI · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Slinger, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Racine, WI
The final approach into Racine, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 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 | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
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.
Destination
Racine, WI
Night in Racine on Friday
Local time
11:29 PM
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
20 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
1h 21m 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 Slinger, WI to Racine, WI covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, North-South Freeway, Northwestern 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 30.1 miles from Slinger, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.43 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 60.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 2.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Slinger, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward 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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