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Trip from Bellevue, WI to Kenosha, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

144.6 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m

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

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village in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

Bellevue, 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 144.6-mile drive from Bellevue, WI to Kenosha, WI is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-43 and the North-South Freeway, this route offers a highway-focused experience, making it efficient for reaching your destination. With a projected fuel cost of around $23, it’s an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a consistent pace. This route is best suited for a single day, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.3 miles from Bellevue, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 110.8 mi 2h 4m
North-South Freeway 24.5 mi 27m
Burlington Road 3.6 mi 6m
Washington Road 3.3 mi 7m
Sheridan Road 0.9 mi 1m
Elm View Road 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Kewaunee Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 110.8 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on WI 29

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Kewaunee Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 141

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 141

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Elm View Road
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 43

111 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
7

Continue on I 94

24 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319 Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
10

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
12

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
13

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
14

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
15

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
16

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 2-hour, 50-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Kenosha with plenty of daylight. With only one stop recommended, consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you begin. A practical tip for this route is to monitor traffic on I-43, especially if traveling during peak commuting hours, as this is the main artery for the majority of your journey.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from Bellevue, WI, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 32 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m

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 Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WI

This is one driving day of about 144.6 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bellevue, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 110.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Grove, WI

72 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.

Popular next leg

Cedar Grove, WI to Kenosha, WI

80.2 mi · 1h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Bellevue, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.8 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 144.6

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

0.1 mi

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

0.8 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 144.6

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 144.6

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 103.3

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 144.6

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14144882708

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.3

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 113.6

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 136.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 141 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 141 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
112.1 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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
136.4 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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
7
136.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

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

Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, K...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.61 one way

$45.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.82 $49.64
premium $4.89 $27.83 $55.65
diesel $5.61 $31.93 $63.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.4 0 $15.18 $6.94
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.65 $5.78
EV Truck/SUV 57.8 0 $20.24 $9.25

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, WI

Morning in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Morning in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Cedar Grove, WI

72 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

14 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 50m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-43 and the North-South Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 110.8 miles on I-43, offering a continuous cruising experience. While the highway share is high, you will encounter sections like Burlington Road, which might offer a slight change in pace before rejoining the main arteries. The overall feel is one of steady progress, with minimal slowdowns on these primary roadways.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.8 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 141 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (US 141 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.1 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. 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 Bellevue, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.

Wis 94 East

112.1 mi in | ~2h 6m | via I 94

Chicago

112.1 mi in | ~2h 6m | via I 94

Cth S: Kenosha

136.4 mi in | ~2h 33m

Burlington

136.4 mi in | ~2h 33m

Cth S East: Gateway Technical College

136.6 mi in | ~2h 34m

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 2h 50m. Total distance: 144.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.8 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 141 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.1 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. 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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