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Trip from Cicero, 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

3h 28m

Distance

165.4 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m

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

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Downtown Cicero, WI, WI

Cicero, 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

Cicero, WI to Kenosha, WI is 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 28m via I 41, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Wisconsin, offering a straightforward journey. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.

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

82.7 miles from Cicero, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 105.4 mi 1h 57m
North-South Freeway 23.3 mi 25m
State Highway 47 9 mi 12m
County Road A 5.9 mi 10m
Airport Freeway 4.3 mi 5m
Burlington Road 3.6 mi 6m
Washington Road 3.3 mi 7m
North Lynndale Drive 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 105.4 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cicero Road

71 ft · 8 sec · Cicero Road
2

Turn left onto CTH X

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road X
3

Turn right onto CTH VV

2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road VV
4

At end of road, turn left onto WI 47

5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 47
5

Continue on WI 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on WI 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47
7

Turn right onto CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
8

Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive
9

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

103 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
10

Continue on CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive
11

Turn right onto CTH OO

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto I 41; US 41

104 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
14

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

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
19

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
21

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
22

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
23

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
24

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
25

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

This is a single-day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Kenosha. With a total duration of just under 3.5 hours, you won't need to plan extensive stops, but it's always wise to take a short break midway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 105.4-mile stretch on I 41, to ensure you have enough gas before reaching your destination or the next available service area.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.7 miles from Cicero, WI, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 36 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 48m

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 Cicero, 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 Cicero, WI

This is one driving day of about 165.4 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Cicero, 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 41 for about 105.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Addison, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addison, WI

83 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

Addison, WI to Kenosha, WI

77.1 mi · 1h 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Neenah, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Cicero, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.4 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 165.4

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

1.4 mi

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 165.4

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 165.4

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 165.4

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14144882708

Visit website

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 118.2

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 118.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 23.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 141.8

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 23 and 157.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
23 mi into trip | ~40m in | CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
24 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...
9
132.7 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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
157.2 mi into trip | ~3h 12m 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
157.5 mi into trip | ~3h 12m 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

$25.86 one way

$51.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.39 $56.78
premium $4.89 $31.83 $63.66
diesel $5.61 $36.52 $73.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.6 0 $17.37 $7.94
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.47 $6.62
EV Truck/SUV 66.2 0 $23.16 $10.59

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 17, 2026

Origin

Cicero, WI

Night in Cicero on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Night in Kenosha on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny

SE 5 to 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

46°F

Addison, WI

83 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

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

3h 28m 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 86% of your trip. The majority of this route will be on I 41, also known as the North-South Freeway, and State Highway 47. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 105.4 miles on I 41, meaning extended periods of consistent speed and highway conditions. This means you'll likely experience a predictable driving rhythm for a significant portion of the journey, with minimal interruptions from local traffic or frequent town passes.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.4 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in near CTH OO / West Northland Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 165.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.7 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.

On the drive from Cicero, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Milwaukee

24 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 165.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenosha, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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