Trip from Somers, WI to Racine, WI

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.3 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

Downtown Racine, WI, WI

Racine, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somers, WI to Racine, WI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Green Bay Road, Highway 31, County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

5.7 miles from Somers, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Green Bay Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Somers, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 19m 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 Somers, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Green Bay Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 31 Unavailable Refreshing
County Line Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sheridan Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 32 Unavailable Refreshing
Racine Street Unavailable Refreshing
24th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Roosevelt Park Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Green Bay Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 12th Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
2

Turn left onto Green Bay Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Green Bay Road
3

Continue on State Highway 31

0.3 mi · 31 sec · State Highway 31
4

Turn right onto County Line Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
5

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
6

Continue on Highway 32

1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 32
7

Continue on Racine Street

361 ft · 12 sec · Racine Street
8

Turn right onto 24th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · 24th Street
9

Continue on Roosevelt Park Drive

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
10

Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive

479 ft · 13 sec · Caron Butler Drive
11

Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
12

Turn right onto 7th Street

246 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.7 miles from Somers, WI, or about 9m 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 11.3 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.7 miles or 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Somers, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Somers, WI

This is one driving day of about 11.3 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somers, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.7 mi from Somers, WI · 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

6 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Somers, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Racine, 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

$1.72 one way

$3.43 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $1.89 $3.78
premium $4.80 $2.13 $4.27
diesel $5.64 $2.51 $5.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Somers, WI

Afternoon in Somers on Monday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Afternoon in Racine on Monday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m 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 Somers, WI to Racine, WI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Bay Road, Highway 31, County Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Somers, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 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.
The drive from Somers, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somers, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somers, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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