Kenosha, WI Road Trips

Kenosha, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 47 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kenosha, WI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland

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Trip Routes

107

Longest Drive

363.9 mi

Balsam Lake, WI

Quickest Drive

33m

Silver Lake, WI

Plan Around Kenosha, WI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kenosha, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Amery, WI to Kenosha, WI 352.1 mi · 6h 46m Rice Lake, WI to Kenosha, WI 335.6 mi · 6h 18m Eau Galle, WI to Kenosha, WI 303.2 mi · 6h 1m Colfax, WI to Kenosha, WI 302.9 mi · 5h 42m

Continue From Kenosha, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kenosha, WI to Balsam Lake, WI 363.9 mi · 7h 2m Kenosha, WI to Chetek, WI 318.1 mi · 5h 56m Kenosha, WI to Saint Germain, WI 301.5 mi · 6h 6m Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI 292.9 mi · 5h 39m

Trips from Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI to Balsam Lake, WI

363.9 mi 7h 2m

Kenosha, WI to Chetek, WI

318.1 mi 5h 56m

Kenosha, WI to Saint Germain, WI

301.5 mi 6h 6m

Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI

292.9 mi 5h 39m

Kenosha, WI to Minocqua, WI

288.5 mi 5h 44m

Kenosha, WI to Conover, WI

288.4 mi 6h 25m

Kenosha, WI to Wausaukee, WI

215.3 mi 4h 14m

Kenosha, WI to Bridgeport, WI

209.7 mi 4h 25m

Kenosha, WI to Wilton, WI

201.6 mi 4h 4m

Kenosha, WI to Strongs Prairie, WI

197.8 mi 3h 55m

Kenosha, WI to Elroy, WI

185.9 mi 3h 41m

Kenosha, WI to Belle Plaine, WI

176.7 mi 3h 40m

Kenosha, WI to Buena Vista, WI

168.3 mi 4h 1m

Kenosha, WI to Black Creek, WI

155.6 mi 3h 10m

Kenosha, WI to Silver Lake, WI

155 mi 3h 15m

Kenosha, WI to Kewaunee, WI

148.1 mi 3h 9m

Kenosha, WI to Appleton, WI

141.6 mi 2h 48m

Kenosha, WI to Denmark, WI

137.2 mi 2h 43m

Driving from Kenosha, WI

The typical drive from Kenosha, WI covers about 129 miles and takes around 2h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 364 miles (7h 2m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Kenosha, WI are Balsam Lake, WI (363.9 mi, 7h 2m), Chetek, WI (318.1 mi, 5h 56m), Saint Germain, WI (301.5 mi, 6h 6m), Alma, WI (292.9 mi, 5h 39m), and Minocqua, WI (288.5 mi, 5h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 129-mile drive from Kenosha, WI, expect to burn about 5.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 47 mapped routes leaving Kenosha, WI and 60 routes heading into Kenosha, WI, covering 107 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 364 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kenosha, WI covers 364 miles and takes approximately 7h 2m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.

The average route from Kenosha, WI runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kenosha, WI include Balsam Lake, WI, Chetek, WI, Saint Germain, WI and Alma, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.