Origin
Thiensville, WI
Evening in Thiensville on Thursday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thiensville, WI to Racine, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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 Thiensville, WI to Racine, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Cedarburg Road 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 $7.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 45.9 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 24 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 around 0.1 miles in near East Freistadt Road.
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 45.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (East Freistadt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Freistadt Road
Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
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
35.1 mi into trip
|
~49m 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 Thiensville, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Wis 94 East
22.2 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 94
Chicago
22.2 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 94
Cth K: Racine
35.1 mi in
|
~49m
Caledonia
35.1 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 28 mi | 36m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 9 mi | 15m |
| Cedarburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Green Bay Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Green Bay Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 28 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiensville, WI and Racine, WI.
1
Start on Vernon Avenue
492 ft
·
24 sec
·
Vernon Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Freistadt Road
3
Turn left onto Green Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Bay Road
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on Cedarburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedarburg Road
6
Continue on WI 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Bay Road
7
Turn left onto WI 100
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
9
Merge onto I 43
15 mi
·
20 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 329
Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CTH K
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
15
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
17
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
19
Continue on WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
22
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
23
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
24
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Thiensville, WI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Thiensville, 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
$7.18 one way
$14.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Cudahy, WI
23 mi in
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
1h 9m 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 Thiensville, WI to Racine, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, Northwestern Avenue, Cedarburg Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Thiensville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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 45.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (East Freistadt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Thiensville, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
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