Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenosha, WI
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Trevor, WI
Tom Fisk
This short 18.6-mile drive from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Trevor, Wisconsin, is easily manageable within a single day. Expect the journey to take about 34 minutes, making it perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating via 75th Street, Wilmot Road, and State Highway 50. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route offers a straightforward passage through the Midwest. The local road feel suggests you'll be engaged with your surroundings rather than just covering distance.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Wilmot Road | 4.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 50 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 200th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 63rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sheridan Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Trevor, WI.
Start on 56th Street
Turn left onto WI 32
Turn right onto WI 50
Turn slight left onto WI 50
Continue on WI 50
Continue on WI 50
Continue on WI 50
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 45
Continue on US 45
Turn right onto CTH C
Turn right onto 259th Avenue
Turn left onto 260th Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto WI 32 / Sheridan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto WI 50 / 63rd Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto CTH C / Wilmot Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 260th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Kenosha on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Trevor on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and primarily local, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a highway. Only about 14% of the total distance is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles along 75th Street. As you progress, expect a dynamic driving experience with various road types and turns, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. This profile suggests a more engaging drive that requires attention to navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Sheridan Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (WI 50 / 63rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
299 ft
Total Descent
112 ft
Highest Point
844 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
244 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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