Drive or Fly: Kenosha, WI to Prescott, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 47m

Distance

360.2 mi

Total Cost

$111

CO2

146 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$76

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 47m

35m in the air

Air Distance

290 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

74 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → MKE 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSP → Prescott, WI 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Kenosha, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Prescott, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 23 mi, ~34m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 3h compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 5m

5h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$53

CO2

15 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Sturtevant Amtrak Station 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 343m

Arrival 10m

Red Wing Amtrak Station → Prescott, WI 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $53) $53

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Sturtevant Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

To Red Wing Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 7m

6h 41m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 401m

Arrival 10m

Hudson (WI) (5HU) → Prescott, WI 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

To 5HU — Hudson (WI) 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 47m	3h 47m	7h 5m	8h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$111	$187	$53	$30
Carbon footprint	146 kg CO₂	74 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

360.2 mi 6h 46m

via I 94, I 90; I 94, I 41; I 94; US 41

Shortest (+9 min)

359.8 mi 6h 55m

via I 94, I 39; I 90, I 90; I 94

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenosha, WI to Prescott, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.