Origin
Spring Prairie, WI
Evening in Spring Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Prairie, WI to Racine, WI
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
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.
Spring Prairie, WI
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Racine, WI
Yan Krukau
Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Prairie, WI to Racine, WI covers 35.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring Street, Washington Avenue, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Spring Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 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
17.8 miles from Spring Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 35.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.6 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.5 miles (North Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Adams Street): 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.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Pine Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Adams Street
Turn left onto Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CTH BD / County Road BD
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD / County Road BD
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CTH C / Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto CTH C / Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Plank Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 11 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Browns Lake Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Highway JS | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road BD | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Spring Street
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Prairie, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WI 11
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 11
3
Continue on WI 11
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
5
Turn left onto CTH JS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway JS
6
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on East State Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East State Street
10
Continue on Durand Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Durand Avenue
11
Turn slight left
361 ft
·
16 sec
12
Turn slight left onto CTH W
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Lake Drive
13
Turn right onto CTH A
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Plank Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road BD
15
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road BD
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
21 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
17
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
19
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
21
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto CTH C
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
23
Continue on CTH C
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
28
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
29
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
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 17.8 miles from Spring Prairie, WI, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 35.6 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
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 Spring Prairie, 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 Spring Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 35.6 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Prairie, 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.
The longest stretch is on Spring Street for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Spring Prairie, WI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Spring Prairie, 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
$5.41 one way
$10.81 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Racine on Sunday
Local time
6:40 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
6 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
57m 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 Spring Prairie, WI to Racine, WI covers 35.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Street, Washington Avenue, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Spring Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 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 35.6 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.5 miles (North Pine Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spring Prairie, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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