Traveling from Kenosha to Conover covers 288.4 miles through the heart of Wisconsin. You should plan for a total drive time of approximately 6 hours and 25 minutes, making this a manageable one-day journey for most drivers. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, it is a relatively budget-friendly trip across the state. While it is certainly possible to complete the trek in a single day, you might consider an overnight stay if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The route transitions from the southern urban corridors toward the quieter, northern landscapes of the Midwest. Overall, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward connection between these two regions.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.2 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
110.5 mi
2h 4m
US 45
53.1 mi
1h 11m
US Highway 45
40.3 mi
55m
Neva Road
30.1 mi
44m
West Madison Street
17.8 mi
25m
North Railroad Street
9.6 mi
15m
County Highway J
7.1 mi
9m
Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 110.5 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Conover, WI.
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Start on 56th Street
265 ft·11 sec·56th Street
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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.
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Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
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Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi·24 min·I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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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.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New LondonUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 45
15 mi·17 min·US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
2.9 mi·3 min·US 45
Exit 273Toward US 45 North: New LondonUse the straight lane.
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Enter roundabout onto US 45
125 ft·7 sec·US Highway 45
Toward US 45 North: New London
17
Continue on US 45
24 mi·32 min·US Highway 45
Toward US 45 North: New LondonUse the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on US 45; WI 22; CTH D
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 45
18 mi·25 min·West Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on US 45; CTH J
7.1 mi·9 min·County Highway J
21
Turn left onto US 45
2.3 mi·3 min·US 45
22
Take the exit onto US 45
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 45
Toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
23 mi·33 min·US 45
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·10th Avenue
25
Turn right onto Clermont Street
2.0 mi·4 min·Clermont Street
26
Turn right onto WI 64
0.3 mi·24 sec·Century Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 45; WI 47
30 mi·44 min·Neva Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 8; US 45
0.8 mi·1 min·US 8; US 45
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Turn left onto US 45
16 mi·22 min·US Highway 45
30
Continue on US 45; WI 32
0.8 mi·2 min·Superior Street
31
Turn right onto US 45; WI 32
8.8 mi·12 min·US 45; WI 32
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn left onto US 45; WI 32; WI 70
1.2 mi·3 min·East Pine Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Railroad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Take the ramp onto US 45; WI 17; WI 32
362 ft·13 sec·Bridge Street
35
Continue on US 45; WI 17; WI 32
9.6 mi·15 min·North Railroad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on US 45; WI 32; CTH K
0.4 mi·39 sec·US 45; WI 32; CTH K
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Arrive at destination
US 45; WI 32
Trip Plan
For a trip of this length, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and beat mid-day traffic. Since the itinerary includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel before the final push to Conover. Keep a close eye on your gas gauge during the longer stretches on I-41 to ensure you aren't caught off guard by fluctuating fuel prices. Because the drive clocks in at over six hours, treat the 110.5-mile interstate segment as the primary phase of your trip and save your energy for the transition onto US-45. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on the weather conditions common to northern Wisconsin.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.2 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.5 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 63 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.2 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conover, 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 288.4 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 110.5 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 139.4 — 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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123.2 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
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.
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
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139.4 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 273
Toward US 45 North: New London
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.09 one way
$90.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$49.50
$99.01
premium
$4.89
$55.50
$111.00
diesel
$5.61
$63.68
$127.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.5
1
$30.28
$13.84
Efficient EV
72.1
0
$25.23
$11.54
EV Truck/SUV
115.4
1
$40.38
$18.46
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Kenosha, WI
Evening
in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Conover, WI
Evening
in Conover on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
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
6h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 trip defined by efficient transit, as 73% of your journey consists of highway travel. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 110.5 miles on I-41, providing a consistent rhythm before moving onto US-45. The road character shifts from high-traffic interstate segments to the more steady, regional flow of US Highway 45 as you head north. This highway-focused profile ensures you spend more time moving and less time navigating complex local roads. Be prepared for a functional, predictable drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.5 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 45. 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 27 significant decision points across 288.4 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.
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 Conover, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth M and Wittenberg.
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 M
194.1 mi in|~4h 2m|via US 45
Wittenberg
194.1 mi in|~4h 2m|via US 45
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 288.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.5 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 Conover, 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Conover, WI before the return drive.
