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Trip from Aztalan, WI to Kenosha, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

85.2 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Aztalan, WI, WI

Aztalan, WI

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

Kenosha, WI

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Trip Overview

This 85.2-mile drive from Aztalan, WI to Kenosha, WI is a straightforward 1-hour and 52-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. The majority of your journey, 82%, will be on major highways like I-94, the North-South Freeway, and the Airport Freeway, keeping you moving efficiently. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. This is a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.6 miles from Aztalan, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 36.6 mi 40m
North-South Freeway 23.3 mi 25m
Airport Freeway 4.3 mi 5m
Zoo Freeway 4 mi 5m
County Road B 3.9 mi 9m
Burlington Road 3.6 mi 6m
Washington Road 3.3 mi 7m
I 41 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 36.6 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aztalan, WI and Kenosha, WI.

1

Start on CTH B

3.9 mi · 9 min · County Road B
2

Continue on CTH B

0.6 mi · 1 min · Aztalan Street
3

Turn right onto CTH B; CTH Y

0.4 mi · 1 min · Milwaukee Street
4

Turn left onto WI 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · WI 26
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 94

37 mi · 40 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · this road
Exit 305A Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
11

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

4.0 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
17

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
19

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
20

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
21

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
22

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
23

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 52 minutes, this trip offers flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee in Aztalan. The 85.2-mile distance means you won't need to worry about splitting the drive or extensive rest stops, though there are always opportunities along I-94 for quick breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel; with an estimated cost of $13, it’s wise to start with a full tank to ensure you reach Kenosha without needing to stop, especially during the 36.6-mile stretch on I-94.

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 42.6 miles from Aztalan, WI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 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 19 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.6 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Aztalan, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Aztalan, WI

This is one driving day of about 85.2 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Aztalan, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 36.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Berlin, WI

43 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

Oconomowoc, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elm Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Aztalan, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

0.1 mi

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.3 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14144882708

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Birch & Banyan Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Hartland, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12625631034

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.6 and 77 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
42.6 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
8
43.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US...
7
43.9 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
9
52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
77 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.32 one way

$26.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.62 $29.25
premium $4.89 $16.40 $32.79
diesel $5.61 $18.81 $37.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09
Efficient EV 21.3 0 $7.46 $3.41
EV Truck/SUV 34.1 0 $11.93 $5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Aztalan, WI

Morning in Aztalan on Tuesday

Local time

10:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Morning in Kenosha on Tuesday

Local time

10:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 5 to 10 mph 33% chance 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

1 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 52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 85.2-mile journey. With 82% of the route on interstates and freeways, you'll primarily be on I-94, the North-South Freeway, and the Airport Freeway. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 36.6 miles on I-94, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic meandering, so settle in for a steady drive as you cover the distance.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Aztalan, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.

Fond Du Lac

42.6 mi in | ~54m

Cth S: Kenosha

77 mi in | ~1h 36m

Burlington

77 mi in | ~1h 36m

Cth S East: Gateway Technical College

77.2 mi in | ~1h 36m

About the Cities

Arriving in Kenosha, WI

Full guide →

Kenosha is Wisconsin's fourth largest city. It is in the state's southeast region. Many of its residents commute to jobs elsewhere, leading to its appellation as "Chicago's northernmost suburb."

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 85.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kenosha, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kenosha, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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