Trip from Kenosha, WI to East Troy, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

Distance

39.8 mi

64 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 10m

8 PM

0h 58m

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

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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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East Troy, WI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 39.8-mile drive from Kenosha, WI, to East Troy, WI, is easily manageable in about 1 hour, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Burlington Road and State Highway 142, with a portion on the Burlington Bypass. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Midwest region. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding. Since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore as you go or make it a quick transit.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Burlington Road	12.2 mi	18m
State Highway 142	7.5 mi	10m
Burlington Bypass	5.9 mi	8m
State Highway 120	5.8 mi	8m
State Highway 11	3.5 mi	5m
Washington Road	3 mi	6m
Sheridan Road	1 mi	2m
Church Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Burlington Road — 12.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 56th Street

265 ft · 11 sec · 56th Street

Turn right onto WI 32

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Road

Turn left onto CTH S

3.0 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Burlington Road

12 mi · 18 min · Burlington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 142

7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 142

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83

5.9 mi · 8 min · Burlington Bypass

Continue on WI 11

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 11

Turn right onto WI 120

5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 120

Continue on CTH G

0.7 mi · 1 min · Church Street

Arrive at destination

CTH ES; CTH G

Where to Stop

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

city in South West England, United Kingdom

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, WI

20 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Eagle, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlington, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Kenosha, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 32 / Sheridan Road

Turn right onto WI 32 / Sheridan Road

Navigation decision point

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.

23.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

24 mi into trip | ~37m in | WI 11; WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass

Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining

33.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | WI 120 / State Highway 120

Turn right onto WI 120 / State Highway 120

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.22 one way

$12.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.83	$13.66
premium	$4.89	$7.66	$15.32
diesel	$5.61	$8.79	$17.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.9	$4.18	$1.91
Efficient EV	10	$3.48	$1.59
EV Truck/SUV	15.9	$5.57	$2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Late night in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

5:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

SE 10 to 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:10AM CDT until April 17 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen M...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 17 at 9:38AM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

East Troy, WI

Late night in East Troy on Sunday

Local time

5:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 20 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:10AM CDT until April 17 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen M...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 17 at 9:38AM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

47°F

Bristol, WI

20 mi in

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

12 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 on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this 39.8-mile journey, with 42% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles along Burlington Road. As you transition between Burlington Road, the Burlington Bypass, and State Highway 142, the road character will evolve, offering a blend of faster segments and potentially more local, slower-paced sections. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway experience, but rather a dynamic drive that changes pace as you progress toward East Troy.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Burlington Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Sheridan Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kenosha, WI to East Troy, WI is easy. At 1h with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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. Total distance: 39.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Burlington Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Troy, 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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Trip from Kenosha, WI to East Troy, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kenosha, WI

East Troy, WI

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

1h on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Kenosha, WI

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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