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Trip from Kenosha, WI to Milton, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

71.3 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

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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Downtown Milton, WI, WI

Milton, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Milton, WI covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 75th Street, State Highway 50, State Highway 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on 75th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.7 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
75th Street 13.9 mi 21m
State Highway 50 12.6 mi 18m
State Highway 59 11.4 mi 16m
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway 9.3 mi 13m
North Wisconsin Street 5.4 mi 8m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway 2.4 mi 3m
Geneva Road 2.3 mi 3m
Roosevelt Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: 75th Street — 13.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Milton, 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

11 mi · 12 min
11

Take the exit

97 ft · 3 sec
Toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn
12

Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street

5.4 mi · 8 min · North Wisconsin Street
13

Continue on US 12; WI 67

9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 12; WI 59

2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto WI 59

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Highway 59
16

Turn left onto WI 59

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 59
17

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M

80 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 59
18

Continue on WI 59; CTH M

0.5 mi · 41 sec · State Highway 59
19

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M

106 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 59
20

Continue on WI 59; CTH M

392 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 59
21

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M

103 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 59
22

Continue on WI 59; CTH M

0.5 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 59
23

Turn right onto WI 59; CTH M

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Janesville Street
24

Turn left onto East High Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East High Street
25

Turn right onto Rogers Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Rogers Street
26

Arrive at destination

Rogers Street

Trip Plan

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 35.7 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 16 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.7 miles or 53m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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 71.3 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Kenosha, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 75th Street for about 13.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Powers Lake, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Powers Lake, WI

36 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

Bristol, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Como, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 32 / Sheridan Road

Turn left onto WI 32 / Sheridan Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
41.9 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn
4
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.05 one way

$22.11 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $12.12 $24.24
premium $4.93 $13.83 $27.67
diesel $5.60 $15.72 $31.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.4 0 $7.49 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Afternoon in Kenosha on Friday

Local time

3:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 1:18AM CDT until September 2 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 2 at 12:45AM CDT until September 2 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Milton, WI

Afternoon in Milton on Friday

Local time

3:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 1:18AM CDT until September 2 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 2 at 12:45AM CDT until September 2 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m 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?

71.3 mi in 1h 44m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: 75th Street.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on 75th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Sheridan Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 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 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.3 miles (WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,024 ft 600 ft

Total Climb

641 ft

Total Descent

351 ft

Highest Point

1,024 ft

~40.8 mi in

Elevation Range

424 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kenosha, WI

Full guide →

Founded 1835

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."

Top landmarks

  • • Kenosha County Courthouse and Jail — prison in Kenosha, United States of America
  • • Kenosha Light — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
  • • Kenosha North Pier Light — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States

Arriving in Milton, WI

Full guide →

Founded 1838

Top landmarks

  • • Milton House — historic house in Wisconsin, United States

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 44m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on 75th Street. 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.3 miles (WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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