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Trip from Fulton, 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

1h 58m

Distance

82.8 mi

133 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Fulton, WI, WI

Fulton, 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

Fulton, WI to Kenosha, WI is 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m via Humes Road, 75th Street, and State Highway 50, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest, traversing Wisconsin for its entirety. Expect a mixed drive with a substantial portion on highways, making it a relatively straightforward journey. The estimated duration suggests this is a manageable day trip, perfect for a quick getaway or connecting two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient drive between these two Wisconsin locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.4 miles from Fulton, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Humes Road 17.5 mi 25m
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 51 5.7 mi 7m
US 14 3.5 mi 4m
Geneva Road 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Humes Road — 17.5 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

26 ft · 0 sec · West Main Street
2

Continue on CTH M

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
3

Continue on CTH F; CTH M

1.0 mi · 2 min · West County Road M
4

Turn right onto US 51; CTH M

5.7 mi · 7 min · US 51; CTH M
5

Turn left onto US 14

2.9 mi · 5 min · Humes Road
6

Continue on US 14

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East US 14
7

Continue on US 14

15 mi · 20 min · Humes Road
8

Continue on US 14

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 14
9

Turn left

0.4 mi · 47 sec
10

Merge onto I 43

12 mi · 12 min · I 43
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 27A Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
13

Merge onto US 12

7.7 mi · 8 min · US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 330B Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha Use the right lane.
15

Continue on WI 50; WI 120

10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on WI 50; WI 83

2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on WI 50

14 mi · 21 min · 75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on WI 50

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 50
19

Continue on WI 50

355 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 50
20

Continue on WI 50

1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
21

Continue on WI 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · 63rd Street
22

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Sheridan Road
23

Turn right onto 57th Street

307 ft · 18 sec · 57th Street
24

Turn left onto 8th Avenue

266 ft · 11 sec · 8th Avenue
25

Turn left onto 56th Street

109 ft · 9 sec · 56th Street
26

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1h 58m duration, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will give you ample time to reach Kenosha before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, plan to fill up before you leave Fulton to ensure you have enough, though you likely won't need to stop for gas along the way. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over for a break whenever you feel the need. Keep an eye out for transitions between road types, especially as you approach Kenosha.

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 41.4 miles from Fulton, WI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.5 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 18 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.4 miles or 57m 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 36m

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 Fulton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fulton, WI

This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fulton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Humes Road for about 17.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burlington, WI

41 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

Burlington, WI to Kenosha, WI

25.8 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

City of Janesville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delavan, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Fulton, 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.

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 82.8

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

0.1 mi

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

2 mi

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 82.8

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 82.8

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 76.9

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14144882708

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.4 and 82.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
42.4 mi into trip | ~58m 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
4
42.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
43.3 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 12

Merge onto US 12

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
82.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | 8th Avenue

Turn left onto 8th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.94 one way

$25.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.21 $28.43
premium $4.89 $15.93 $31.87
diesel $5.61 $18.28 $36.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.8 0 $8.69 $3.97
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.24 $3.31
EV Truck/SUV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Fulton, WI

Morning in Fulton on Sunday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Morning in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Burlington, WI

41 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

1h 58m 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?

This route presents a mixed driving experience, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Humes Road, 75th Street, and State Highway 50. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 17.5 miles on Humes Road, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the drive will transition between more open highway sections and potentially more local road segments, requiring you to adapt your driving style accordingly. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a varied drive that keeps things interesting.

51% 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: 17.5 mi on Humes Road.

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 around 42.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.8 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 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 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 1h 58m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Humes Road. 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 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 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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