If you are planning a trip from Kenosha to Black Creek, you are looking at a 155.6-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on I-41 to bridge the gap between these two Wisconsin locations. Because the total drive time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you likely won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel for the round trip, making this a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Since both the start and finish points are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to go without excessive complications.
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
77.8 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
128.4 mi
2h 23m
County Road A
5.9 mi
10m
Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
Burlington Road
3.7 mi
6m
State Highway 47
3.5 mi
4m
North Lynndale Drive
3.1 mi
5m
Washington Road
3 mi
6m
Sheridan Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 128.4 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Black Creek, WI.
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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 right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi·49 sec·I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.6 mi·6 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41
25 mi·30 min·I 41; I 894; US 41
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
79 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 139Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New LondonUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
233 ft·7 sec
Toward CTH 00
14
Turn straight onto CTH OO
0.9 mi·1 min·West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto CTH A
2.0 mi·3 min·North Lynndale Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
117 ft·2 sec·North Lynndale Drive
17
Continue on CTH A
1.0 mi·1 min·North Lynndale Drive
18
Continue on CTH A
5.9 mi·10 min·County Road A
19
At end of road, turn left onto WI 47; CTH A
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 47
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Continue on WI 47
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
21
Turn right onto WI 54
37 ft·0 sec·East State Street
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Arrive at destination
WI 54
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, but leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak traffic congestion on the major highways. You only need to budget for one primary stop to break up the 3-hour and 10-minute duration, which is perfect for a quick stretch or a snack. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge while on the long 128.4-mile I-41 stretch, as you will want to ensure you have enough gas to avoid unnecessary detours. Because the route relies so heavily on the interstate, pay close attention to real-time traffic updates before you leave to navigate around any potential slowdowns. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in Black Creek refreshed and ready to go without the fatigue of a multi-day haul.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.8 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.4 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Creek, 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 155.6 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 41 for about 128.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 141.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30.8 mi into trip|~40m in|I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
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37 mi into trip|~49m in|I 41; I 894; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...
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61.6 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
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141.1 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
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 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
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141.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH 00
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.33 one way
$48.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.71
$53.42
premium
$4.89
$29.94
$59.89
diesel
$5.61
$34.35
$68.71
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: 54.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.34
$7.47
Efficient EV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
EV Truck/SUV
62.2
0
$21.78
$9.96
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 19, 2026
Origin
Kenosha, WI
Night
in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Black Creek, WI
Night
in Black Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Addison, WI
78 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 10m 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 very highway-focused experience, as 88% of this route consists of major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-41, which accounts for a significant 128.4-mile stretch of your total driving time. While you will eventually transition onto County Road A and the Airport Freeway to reach your destination, the interstate grind dominates the personality of this drive. The road is built for speed and directness, trading winding scenery for reliable, high-speed travel. You should be prepared for a consistent pace behind the wheel, as the infrastructure is designed to prioritize moving traffic efficiently across the Wisconsin landscape.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and County Road A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 155.6 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: at 30.8 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
856 ft600 ft
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
856 ft
~55.6 mi in
Elevation Range
256 ft
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 Black Creek, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
Fond Du Lac
30.8 mi in|~40m|via I 41; I 94; US 41
Appleton
61.6 mi in|~1h 20m|via I 41; US 41
Cth 00
141.1 mi in|~2h 45m
Wis 15: New London
141.1 mi in|~2h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 155.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Black Creek, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Black Creek, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
