Origin
Suamico, WI
Late night in Suamico on Thursday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suamico, WI to Racine, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
154.9 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Suamico, WI to Racine, WI covers 154.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road J, Sunset Beach Road, Appleton for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.22 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.
Midpoint
77.5 miles from Suamico, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 154.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 154.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road J 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 Suamico, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Suamico, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road J | — | — |
| Sunset Beach Road | — | — |
| Appleton | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| CTH K | — | — |
| Northwestern Avenue | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road J
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suamico, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on Riverside Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Riverside Drive
2
Continue on County Road J
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Road J
3
Turn left onto Sunset Beach Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Beach Road
4
Turn left onto Appleton, Green Bay
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Appleton, Green Bay
5
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 43 South: Milwaukee
7
Continue straight
124 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
9
Continue on North-South Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
11
Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue
26 ft
·
Northwestern Avenue
13
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto 6th Street
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
21
Turn left onto 7th Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
22
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 77.5 miles from Suamico, WI, or about 1h 14m 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 34 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
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 Suamico, 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 Suamico, WI
This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Suamico, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.5 mi from Suamico, WI · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Suamico, 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
$24.22 one way
$48.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
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: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Late night in Racine on Thursday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
77 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m 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 Suamico, WI to Racine, WI covers 154.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road J, Sunset Beach Road, Appleton. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.5 miles from Suamico, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.22 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.
The drive from Suamico, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Suamico, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Suamico, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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