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Trip from Kewaunee, WI to Kenosha, WI

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

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

148.5 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

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

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Downtown Kewaunee, WI, WI

Kewaunee, WI

Tom Fisk

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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Trip Overview

Spanning 148.5 miles across Wisconsin, this trip from Kewaunee to Kenosha is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because the route is highly efficient, it serves perfectly as a one-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for travelers moving through the Midwest. By utilizing a mix of I-43, the North-South Freeway, and State Highway 42, you stay on a direct path between these two lakeside communities. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this transit is manageable and uncomplicated for most drivers.

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

74.2 miles from Kewaunee, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 81.7 mi 1h 33m
North-South Freeway 24.5 mi 27m
State Highway 42 19.2 mi 28m
Memorial Drive 4.6 mi 6m
Burlington Road 3.6 mi 6m
Washington Road 3.3 mi 7m
Calumet Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Lincoln Avenue 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 81.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 29

32 ft · 2 sec · Ellis Street
2

Turn right onto WI 42

1.7 mi · 2 min · Milwaukee Street
3

Continue on WI 42

19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 42
4

Continue on WI 42

2.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto WI 42

0.4 mi · 50 sec · WI 42
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto WI 42

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on WI 42

4.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
8

Enter roundabout onto US 10

110 ft · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard
9

Continue on US 10

1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto CTH Q

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North 18th Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on Revere Drive

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Revere Drive
12

Continue on South 21st Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 21st Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto WI 42

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Washington Street
14

Continue on WI 42

2.1 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto I 43

82 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
18

Continue on I 94

24 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319 Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
21

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
23

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
24

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
25

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
26

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
27

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

Since the total duration is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. I recommend scheduling at least one stop during your 148.5-mile journey to stretch your legs and refresh, as the route is long enough to warrant a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Kewaunee to ensure you stay within your estimated $23 budget throughout the drive. Because you are spending the vast majority of your time on major highways, be prepared for heavier commuter traffic if you find yourself approaching the Kenosha area during peak morning or evening hours. This one-day itinerary is best enjoyed when you start early, giving you the freedom to arrive at your destination with time to spare.

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 74.2 miles from Kewaunee, WI, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 33 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kewaunee, 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 Kewaunee, WI

This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Kewaunee, 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 43 for about 81.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

74 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

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Kewaunee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgium, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Top Coffee Stop

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 148.5

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

0.1 mi

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

0.3 mi

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Belgium, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 148.5

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 148.5

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.6

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 148.5

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14144882708

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 106

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.3 and 140.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
23.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | WI 42 / Washington Street

Turn left onto WI 42 / Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
29.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | CTH Q / North 18th Street

Turn left onto CTH Q / North 18th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
33.7 mi into trip | ~52m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
140.2 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

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 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
7
140.5 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, K...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.22 one way

$46.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.49 $50.98
premium $4.89 $28.58 $57.15
diesel $5.61 $32.79 $65.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 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 44.6 0 $15.59 $7.13
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
EV Truck/SUV 59.4 0 $20.79 $9.50

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 16, 2026

Origin

Kewaunee, WI

Night in Kewaunee on Saturday

Local time

11:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Night in Kenosha on Saturday

Local time

11:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

6 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of your travel time will be spent on high-speed roads. The drive hits its stride with a long, consistent stretch covering 81.7 miles on I-43, which allows you to maintain a steady pace for the bulk of the journey. While the route transitions between interstate travel and the North-South Freeway, the character remains functional and efficient rather than technical. You will find that the road provides a reliable connection across the state, minimizing the need for navigation on smaller local streets. It is a practical drive designed for those who value speed and directness over winding backroads.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.7 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near WI 42 / Washington Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 148.5 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 23.3 miles (WI 42 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (CTH Q / North 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kewaunee, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.

Wis 94 East

115.9 mi in | ~2h 26m | via I 94

Chicago

115.9 mi in | ~2h 26m | via I 94

Cth S: Kenosha

140.2 mi in | ~2h 54m

Burlington

140.2 mi in | ~2h 54m

Cth S East: Gateway Technical College

140.5 mi in | ~2h 54m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 148.5 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.7 miles on I 43. 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 Kenosha, 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 23.3 miles (WI 42 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (CTH Q / North 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenosha, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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