If you are planning a trip from Edgerton to Kenosha, you can expect a straightforward 83.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $11 for fuel will comfortably cover your travel costs between these two Midwestern locations. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, this trip provides a practical way to navigate across the state without the need for complex planning or multiple stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Edgerton, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
75th Street
13.9 mi
21m
State Highway 50
12.8 mi
18m
US 12
10.6 mi
12m
County Highway N
10.6 mi
14m
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.3 mi
13m
North Wisconsin Street
5.4 mi
8m
State Highway 59
4 mi
6m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on US 51
0.2 mi·35 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto WI 59
0.9 mi·2 min·East Fulton Street
3
Continue on WI 59
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 59
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
137 ft·2 sec·State Highway 59
5
Continue on WI 59
0.1 mi·13 sec·State Highway 59
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
115 ft·2 sec·State Highway 59
7
Continue on WI 59
425 ft·8 sec·State Highway 59
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
108 ft·2 sec·State Highway 59
9
Continue on WI 59
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CTH N
11 mi·14 min·County Highway N
11
Continue on CTH N
0.2 mi·21 sec·East County Road N
12
Continue on CTH S
0.1 mi·18 sec·East County Road N
13
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89
3.8 mi·5 min·Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 12
9.3 mi·13 min·Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 12; WI 67
5.4 mi·8 min·North Wisconsin Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
11 mi·12 min·US 12
Toward US 12 East: Lake GenevaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 330BToward WI 50 East: KenoshaUse the right lane.
18
Continue on WI 50; WI 120
10 mi·14 min·State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi·3 min·Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on WI 50
14 mi·21 min·75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on WI 50
2.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 50
22
Continue on WI 50
355 ft·8 sec·State Highway 50
23
Continue on WI 50
1.2 mi·2 min·Roosevelt Road
24
Continue on WI 50
0.7 mi·1 min·63rd Street
25
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi·42 sec·Sheridan Road
26
Turn right onto 57th Street
307 ft·18 sec·57th Street
27
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
266 ft·11 sec·8th Avenue
28
Turn left onto 56th Street
109 ft·9 sec·56th Street
29
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that fits your personal preference without needing to worry about long-distance fatigue. While the 1 hour and 36 minute duration is quite manageable, it is a good idea to check your fuel levels before leaving Edgerton, as the $11 estimate assumes a direct trip with no planned stops. You should prioritize staying focused on the navigation, as the reliance on local roads means you will need to pay close attention to signs along Highway 59 and County Highway N. Use the flexibility of this short trip to your benefit by allowing extra time for any unexpected local traffic you might encounter along the way.
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 38.4 miles from Edgerton, WI, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 55m 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 32m
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 Edgerton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgerton, WI
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Edgerton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 75th Street for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 2.4 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16 mi into trip|~24m in|US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
34.5 mi into trip|~51m in|US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
7
45.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.20
$26.40
premium
$4.89
$14.80
$29.60
diesel
$5.61
$16.98
$33.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
EV Truck/SUV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Edgerton, WI
Late night
in Edgerton on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Late night
in Kenosha on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Lyons, WI
38 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
1h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway mileage. You will navigate primarily via East Fulton Street, Highway 59, and County Highway N to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on this path, you should remain alert and prepared for frequent changes in road direction. The experience behind the wheel is centered on local thoroughfares, offering a more hands-on driving feel than you would find on a major expressway. Keep in mind that the lack of highway travel means your pace will be dictated by the local road conditions.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on 75th Street.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near WI 59 / State Highway 59.
Driving Effort6/10
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 76.9 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 2.4 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
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."
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 76.9 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 (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on 75th Street. 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 2.4 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): 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.
