If you are planning a trip from Kenosha to Bergen, you are looking at a straightforward 66.2-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a cost-effective way to navigate the Midwest. The route relies on a combination of I-43, 75th Street, and State Highway 50 to get you from point A to point B. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, giving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
20.2 mi
21m
75th Street
13.9 mi
21m
State Highway 50
12.6 mi
18m
South State Road 140
4.1 mi
7m
Geneva Road
2.3 mi
3m
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi
2m
Church Street
1 mi
1m
63rd Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Bergen, WI.
1
Start on 56th Street
265 ft·9 sec·56th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto WI 50
0.7 mi·1 min·63rd Street
4
Turn slight left onto WI 50
320 ft·7 sec·State Highway 50
5
Continue on WI 50
1.2 mi·2 min·Roosevelt Road
6
Continue on WI 50
2.6 mi·4 min·State Highway 50
7
Continue on WI 50
14 mi·21 min·75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi·3 min·Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WI 50
10.0 mi·13 min·State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
7.8 mi·8 min
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 321Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, MilwaukeeUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
15
Merge onto I 43
20 mi·21 min·I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 6Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, AvalonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
198 ft·4 sec
18
Turn left onto WI 140
0.3 mi·32 sec·South State Road 140
19
Continue on WI 140
0.2 mi·20 sec·South State Highway 140
20
Continue on WI 140
1.0 mi·1 min·Church Street
21
Continue on WI 140
3.8 mi·6 min·South State Road 140
22
Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road
0.2 mi·45 sec·South Bergen Road
23
Turn right
78 ft·5 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 31 minute travel time, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever works best for your personal schedule. While the trip is short enough to drive straight through without scheduled stops, keeping a buffer in your timeline is always a smart move. Since fuel costs are estimated at $10, fill up before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Specifically, stay alert when transitioning from the 20.2-mile stretch on I-43 onto the local roads, as speed limits and traffic patterns will shift quickly. Embracing the flexibility of this 66.2-mile route allows you to tailor your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours.
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 33.1 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 50m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kenosha, WI
This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kenosha, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 20.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.1 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
39.1 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
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 321
Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
6
39.2 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
7
39.9 mi into trip|~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
5
40.2 mi into trip|~59m in|I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.35 one way
$20.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.36
$22.73
premium
$4.89
$12.74
$25.48
diesel
$5.61
$14.62
$29.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.9
0
$6.95
$3.18
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.79
$2.65
EV Truck/SUV
26.5
0
$9.27
$4.24
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Kenosha, WI
Late night
in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bergen, WI
Late night
in Bergen on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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 31m 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 drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing highway efficiency with local navigation. You will find that about 50% of your travel takes place on major highways, providing a reliable pace for half of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-43, where you will cover 20.2 miles of open road. As you transition between the interstate and secondary roads like 75th Street and State Highway 50, the atmosphere shifts from high-speed transit to more technical driving. Be prepared for these changes in road character as you move through the Wisconsin landscape.
50% 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: 20.2 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 39.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Kenosha, WI and Bergen, WI, road signs point toward Cth Nn: Beloit, Milwaukee, Beloit and Avalon.
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 31m. Total distance: 66.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on I 43. 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 Bergen, 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 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bergen, WI before heading back.
