Origin
Lannon, WI
Late night in Lannon on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lannon, 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
1h 19m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lannon, WI
Monia Sciubilecka
Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.9-mile drive from Lannon, Wisconsin, to Kenosha, Wisconsin, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be spending a significant portion of your time on major highways, making it a quick commute through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Expect a route that’s primarily focused on highway travel, getting you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Zoo Freeway | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| West Good Hope Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Appleton Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 23.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lannon, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH W
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Good Hope Road
3
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn slight right onto WI 175
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100 South
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
12
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
14
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
15
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
16
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
18
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Lannon, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
23.1 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 19m 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?
You'll find this drive is 74% highway, so expect a good amount of time on the North-South Freeway and Zoo Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles on the North-South Freeway, allowing for a solid period of consistent driving. While largely highway-focused, the route also incorporates segments on local roads like West Good Hope Road, offering a slight change of pace before rejoining faster thoroughfares. The character is one of efficient transit rather than leisurely exploration.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Zoo Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.5 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lannon, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.
Cth S: Kenosha
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Burlington
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Cth S East: Gateway Technical College
47.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
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 1h 19m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 6.5 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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