Origin
Larrabee, WI
Late night in Larrabee on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Larrabee, WI to Kenosha, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
133.5 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Larrabee, WI
Kuiyibo Campos
Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
Larrabee to Kenosha is 133.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 39 minutes via I 43, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving through the Midwest region. You'll find it's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Expect a practical, no-frills experience focused on getting you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
66.8 miles from Larrabee, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 96.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| North-South Freeway | 24.5 mi | 27m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Sheridan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 96.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Larrabee, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on WI 147
3.5 mi
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5 min
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West Main Street
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
3
Merge onto I 43
97 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
5
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.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
8
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
10
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
11
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
12
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
13
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
14
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 3 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight. Since the longest stretch without a major change is nearly 97 miles, consider a brief stop around the halfway point for a stretch or to refuel, though the $21 fuel estimate suggests you won't need to worry too much about cost. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 43 to Burlington Road as you near Kenosha, as this marks the shift to more local streets.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Larrabee, WI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.9 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 5m
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 Larrabee, 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 Larrabee, WI
This is one driving day of about 133.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Larrabee, 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 96.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.8 miles from Larrabee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.9 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 133.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
101 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Continue onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College...
8
125.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
125.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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...
5
133.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
56th Street
Turn right onto 56th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.87 one way
$41.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.92 | $45.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.02 | $6.41 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Germantown, WI
67 mi in
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
16 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
2h 39m 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?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 91% of the 133.5 miles on interstates like I 43. You'll encounter a long continuous stretch of 96.9 miles on I 43 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate an urbanized environment with frequent exits as you approach your destination. The initial part of the drive will likely feel like typical interstate cruising.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.9 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 43.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.9 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 101 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Larrabee, 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
101 mi in
|
~1h 55m
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via I 94
Chicago
101 mi in
|
~1h 55m
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via I 94
Cth S: Kenosha
125.3 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Burlington
125.3 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Cth S East: Gateway Technical College
125.6 mi in
|
~2h 23m
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 133.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.9 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 101 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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