Origin
Brookfield, WI
Late night in Brookfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, 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 6m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, WI
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Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Brookfield to Kenosha covers 48 miles of Southeastern Wisconsin, typically taking about 55 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward, short-distance trip, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you navigate between these two communities. This route is ideal if you are looking for a practical, no-fuss connection between these specific Wisconsin hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Zoo Freeway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| West North Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 23.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on CTH M
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West North Avenue
2
Continue on CTH M
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West North Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
4
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Brookfield, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive that moves away from the typical interstate experience. You will navigate a series of local roads, including West North Avenue, the Zoo Freeway, and the Airport Freeway, rather than sticking to a single highway. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will be on managing local traffic patterns and intersections rather than sustained high-speed cruising. There is no single longest stretch to prepare for, as the trip requires consistent attention to turns and transitions. It is a functional drive that prioritizes connectivity through local infrastructure over open-road momentum.
76% 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: 23.3 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Zoo Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.2 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookfield, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.
Cth S: Kenosha
39.2 mi in
|
~49m
Burlington
39.2 mi in
|
~49m
Cth S East: Gateway Technical College
39.5 mi in
|
~50m
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 6m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on North-South Freeway. 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 3.2 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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