Origin
Evansville, WI
Morning in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, 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 6m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, WI
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Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
This 88.3-mile drive from Evansville, WI, to Kenosha, WI, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US Highway 14, Humes Road, and 75th Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $14, it’s an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it suitable for a relaxed day out rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both your starting and ending points are within the Midwest region, so expect familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Evansville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14 | 16 mi | 23m |
| Humes Road | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| 75th Street | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 50 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| I 43 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| US 12 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| US 14 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 14
— 16 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on WI 59; WI 213
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Madison Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 14
4
Continue on US 14
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East US 14
5
Continue on US 14
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Humes Road
6
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
8
Merge onto I 43
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 43
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
11
Merge onto US 12
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on WI 50; WI 120
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on WI 50
14 mi
·
21 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on WI 50
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 50
17
Continue on WI 50
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 50
18
Continue on WI 50
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Road
19
Continue on WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
20
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sheridan Road
21
Turn right onto 57th Street
307 ft
·
18 sec
·
57th Street
22
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
8th Avenue
23
Turn left onto 56th Street
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
56th Street
24
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Since there are no specified stops, plan for a single fuel stop if needed, keeping the $14 fuel cost in mind. Pay attention to your surroundings as you transition between highway and local roads, especially on stretches like US Highway 14. The 88.3-mile distance means you can easily complete this drive without needing to split it, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination or enjoy a leisurely start.
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 44.2 miles from Evansville, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m
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 Evansville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Evansville, WI
This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Evansville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 14 for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Evansville, 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 0 and 88.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 12
Merge onto US 12
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
5
88.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
8th Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.80 one way
$27.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.16 | $30.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Burlington, WI
44 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
10 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 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 varied driving experience on this route, with 59% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16 miles on US Highway 14, allowing for a consistent pace. This is a mixed drive, meaning you'll transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. The road character will likely shift, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel as you cover the 88.3 miles.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on US Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
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 11 significant decision points across 88.3 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 6m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on US Highway 14. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (US 12): 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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