Origin
Lake Geneva, WI
Morning in Lake Geneva on Sunday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Geneva, 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
51m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Geneva, WI
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Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Lake Geneva and Kenosha, this 33.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Wisconsin. You can easily complete the drive in about 45 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping your expenses minimal for this short transit. Since both locations are situated in the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the trip. It is a practical route for those needing to move between these two points efficiently without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 50 | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 63rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 57th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Geneva, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on WI 50
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on WI 50
14 mi
·
21 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WI 50
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 50
6
Continue on WI 50
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 50
7
Continue on WI 50
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Road
8
Continue on WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
9
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sheridan Road
10
Turn right onto 57th Street
307 ft
·
18 sec
·
57th Street
11
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
8th Avenue
12
Turn left onto 56th Street
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
56th Street
13
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Lake Geneva, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 32.2 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
32.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
WI 32 / Sheridan Road
Turn left onto WI 32 / Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
3
32.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
57th Street
Turn right onto 57th Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
8th Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
32.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
56th Street
Turn left onto 56th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Morning in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, WI
16 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
11 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
51m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route relies entirely on local roads like Highway 50, Geneva Road, and 75th Street. With a highway share of 0 percent, you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the 33.2-mile trip. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 50, so be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its local nature, favoring frequent turns over the monotony of a straight highway. You will find that the lack of major highway mileage gives the trip a grounded, neighborhood-traversing feel.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 32.2 miles in near WI 32 / Sheridan Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (57th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (8th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 51m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
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 32.2 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (57th Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (8th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kenosha, 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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