Kenosha to Allouez is 151 miles and takes about 2 hours 59 minutes via I 43, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving north through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on interstates, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. You'll find it easy to plan, with minimal complexity and a clear path to your destination.
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
75.5 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
86.7 mi
1h 32m
North-South Freeway
28.2 mi
36m
I 41
22.6 mi
24m
Burlington Road
3.7 mi
6m
Washington Road
3 mi
6m
WI 172
2.7 mi
3m
Sheridan Road
1 mi
2m
South Webster Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 86.7 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Allouez, WI.
1
Start on 56th Street
265 ft·11 sec·56th Street
2
Turn right onto WI 32
1.0 mi·2 min·Sheridan Road
3
Turn left onto CTH S
3.0 mi·6 min·Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi·24 min·I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
28 mi·36 min·North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 43; WI 57
87 mi·1 hr 32 min·I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 180Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
10
Continue on WI 172
2.7 mi·3 min·WI 172
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
12
Turn right onto South Webster Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South Webster Avenue
13
Turn right onto CTH O
0.4 mi·1 min·East Allouez Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
158 ft·4 sec·CTH O
15
Arrive at destination
CTH O
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 59 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or the single recommended stop. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, so ensure your tank is full before you begin, especially since you'll be on the highway for the majority of the 151 miles. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 43 to I 41 as you approach your destination, as this is a key point in the route.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 34m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allouez, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kenosha, 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 Kenosha, WI
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Kenosha, 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 43 for about 86.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 145.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|CTH S / Washington Road
Turn left onto CTH S / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, I 94 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
5
8.1 mi into trip|~15m in|I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.8 mi into trip|~40m in|I 94 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5
145.7 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 180
Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.61 one way
$47.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.92
$51.84
premium
$4.89
$29.06
$58.12
diesel
$5.61
$33.34
$66.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.85
$7.25
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.21
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.14
$9.66
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 20, 2026
Origin
Kenosha, WI
Morning
in Kenosha on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Allouez, WI
Morning
in Allouez on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Cedar Grove, WI
76 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
2 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 59m 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?
This route is 93% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 86.7 miles on I 43. You can expect a consistent driving experience with relatively few transitions to surface streets. The frequent exits on the interstate portions suggest a well-developed corridor.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.7 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CTH S / Washington Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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."
The longest stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): 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 Allouez, WI before heading back.
