Lac du Flambeau to Kenosha is 302.8 miles and takes about 6h 8m via I 41, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from the northern part of the state down to the southeastern corridor without extensive planning.
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
151.4 miles from Lac du Flambeau, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
87.4 mi
1h 38m
Oneida Street
71.1 mi
1h 29m
US 10
51.3 mi
1h 1m
I 39
29.8 mi
32m
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi
25m
US 45
12.3 mi
14m
State Highway 47
10.8 mi
16m
Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 87.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac du Flambeau, WI and Kenosha, WI.
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Start on Simpson Avenue
38 ft·2 sec·Simpson Avenue
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Turn right onto CTH D
0.3 mi·38 sec·Waswagon Street
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At end of road, turn right onto WI 47; CTH D
0.6 mi·50 sec·Old Abe Road
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Continue on WI 47
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 47
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Continue on WI 47
0.4 mi·41 sec·1st Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 51; WI 70
1.8 mi·4 min·Elm Street
Use the right lane.
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Continue on US 51
71 mi·1 hr 29 min·Oneida Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51
22 mi·24 min·I 39; US 51
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
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Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51
7.4 mi·7 min·I 39; US 10; US 51
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Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66
0.4 mi·57 sec·US 10; WI 66
Exit 158Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
51 mi·1 hr·US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, WaupacaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi·14 min·US 45
Exit 276Toward US 45 South: OshkoshUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
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Merge onto I 41; US 41
86 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi·5 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Exit 10BToward I 41 South, I 94 South: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi·25 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 340Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
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Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi·7 min·Washington Road
22
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
23
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft·14 sec·54th Street
24
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·8th Avenue
25
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft·1 sec·56th Street
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Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour estimated drive time, leaving in the morning should allow you to complete this trip in one day. You'll have one recommended stop, which you can use to break up the drive or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 87.4-mile stretch on I 41, as services can be more spread out on interstates. The majority of the drive is on I 41, so be prepared for typical interstate traffic patterns as you get closer to Kenosha. With a short duration, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on weather or traffic reports.
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 151.4 miles from Lac du Flambeau, WI, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 67 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.4 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
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 Lac du Flambeau, 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 Lac du Flambeau, WI
This is one driving day of about 302.8 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Lac du Flambeau, 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 87.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.2 and 294.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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115.2 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
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166.1 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
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270 mi into trip|~5h 24m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
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294.6 mi into trip|~5h 51m 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
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294.8 mi into trip|~5h 52m 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
$47.51 one way
$95.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$52.17
$104.33
premium
$4.89
$58.48
$116.97
diesel
$5.61
$67.10
$134.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.8
1
$31.79
$14.53
Efficient EV
75.7
0
$26.50
$12.11
EV Truck/SUV
121.1
1
$42.39
$19.38
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Night
in Lac du Flambeau on Saturday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Night
in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
11:47 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
1 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
6h 8m 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 about 72% of this route to be on highways, primarily I 41. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 87.4 miles on I 41, indicating substantial time spent on this major artery. The highway driving will transition to surface roads, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic, as you approach your destination in Kenosha. This means you'll experience both open highway cruising and more typical suburban road conditions.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Oneida Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.2 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 302.8 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 115.2 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.1 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 270 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 Lac du Flambeau, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.
Madison
85 mi in|~1h 52m|via I 39; US 51
Waupaca
114.9 mi in|~2h 24m|via US 10; WI 66
Appleton
114.9 mi in|~2h 24m|via US 10; WI 66
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 302.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.4 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 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 115.2 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.1 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 270 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 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kenosha, WI before the return drive.
