Origin
Big Bend, WI
Late night in Big Bend on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Bend, WI to Kenosha, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Bend, WI
Tom Fisk
Kenosha, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 38.7-mile drive from Big Bend, WI to Kenosha, WI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about an hour to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Washington Avenue, I-41, and State Highway 20, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch is just over 8 miles, you have a lot of flexibility in how you approach this journey. It's a straightforward trip that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| I 41 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 20 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 164 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Big Bend Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 36 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Bend, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on Jackson Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Jackson Parkway
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH L
509 ft
·
19 sec
·
Milwaukee Avenue
3
Turn left onto WI 164
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Clark Street
4
Continue on WI 164
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
5
Continue on WI 164
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 164
6
Turn right onto WI 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 36
7
Turn left onto WI 20
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
13
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
15
Continue on WI 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
17
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
20
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
22
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
23
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
24
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
25
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
26
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Big Bend, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH L / Milwaukee Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CTH L / Milwaukee Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Kenosha, WI
Late night in Kenosha on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Franklin, WI
19 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of your journey on highway sections. You'll encounter roughly 8.2 miles on Washington Avenue as one of the longest uninterrupted stretches, giving you a feel for local roads before merging onto faster routes. The transition between these different road types defines the character of this drive, shifting from potentially slower, more community-oriented roads to the efficiency of interstate travel. This blend ensures you experience varied driving conditions rather than a monotonous stretch.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CTH L / Milwaukee Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 (CTH L / Milwaukee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.4 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Big Bend, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.
Cth S: Kenosha
30.5 mi in
|
~43m
Burlington
30.5 mi in
|
~43m
Cth S East: Gateway Technical College
30.7 mi in
|
~44m
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. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Washington Avenue. 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 0.2 miles (CTH L / Milwaukee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.4 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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