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Trip from Lind, WI to Kenosha, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 3m
Distance
407.1 mi
655 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 55m
★
6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 7m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lind, WI
Gundula Vogel
Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
Lind to Kenosha is 407 miles and takes about 8 hours via I 94 and US 53, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward drive through Wisconsin. It's a solid option for a two-day trip if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll be on the highway for most of the journey, so it's designed for covering distance efficiently. Consider this route if you want to get from point A to point B without too many detours.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.6 miles from Lind, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 232 mi | 4h 9m |
| US 53 | 81.4 mi | 1h 31m |
| State Highway 70 | 42.7 mi | 1h |
| North-South Freeway | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Zoo Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 232 mi, about 4h 9m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 110 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,021 veh/hr typical · worst 3,576
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lind, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on Fish Lake Road
1.4 mi
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5 min
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Fish Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Anderson Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Anderson Road
3
Continue on West River Road
0.7 mi
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2 min
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West River Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto West River Road
1.0 mi
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3 min
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West River Road
5
Turn right onto WI 70
19 mi
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27 min
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State Highway 70
6
Turn left onto WI 35; WI 70
2.5 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 35
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 70
132 ft
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7 sec
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State Highway 70
8
Continue on WI 70
23 mi
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31 min
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State Highway 70
9
Continue on WI 70
1.6 mi
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3 min
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West Maple Street
10
Continue on WI 70
1.0 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 70
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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54 sec
Toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
12
Merge onto US 53
81 mi
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1 hr 30 min
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US 53
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
14
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft
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5 sec
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US 53
15
Continue on US 53
441 ft
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8 sec
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US 53
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto I 94
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
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I 94
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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I 94
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 305A-B
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Exit 305A
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
23
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
4.0 mi
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5 min
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Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
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5 min
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Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi
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25 min
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North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
29
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
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Washington Road
31
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sheridan Road
32
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
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54th Street
33
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
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31 sec
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8th Avenue
34
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
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1 sec
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56th Street
35
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
With an estimated 8-hour drive time, this route is best tackled over two days. Plan to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and break up the drive. A good stopping point would be around the halfway mark, roughly 200 miles in, to rest and refuel. Look out for the 232-mile stretch on I 94; ensure you have enough fuel before entering that segment, as services can sometimes be spread out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $72, so budget accordingly.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.6 miles from Lind, WI, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.6 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 203.6 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 45m
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 Lind, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lind, WI
Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kenosha, WI
Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Lind, WI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 232 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
204 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Blair, WIOvernight Options
Night 1
204 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Blair, WI after about 204 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.6 miles from Lind, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 204 miles or 4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Lyndon Station Rest Area 9
0 mi from route
Millston Rest Area 53
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Kenosha Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Portage Rest Area 11
0.1 mi from route
Poynette Rest Area 12
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Chetek Rest Area 34
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Johnson Creek Rest Area 14
0.2 mi from route
Black River Falls Rest Area 54
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Mauston Rest Area 10
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Rest Area
1.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 300.4 and 398.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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300.4 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
364.6 mi into trip
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~7h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
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 305A-B
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
8
365.2 mi into trip
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~7h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US...
9
374.3 mi into trip
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~7h 18m in
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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
398.9 mi into trip
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~7h 46m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.12 one way
$120.24 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $66.37 | $132.74 |
| premium | $4.72 | $75.59 | $151.17 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $76.87 | $153.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$190–$300
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.1 | 1 | $42.75 | $19.54 |
| Efficient EV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.62 | $16.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.8 | 2 | $56.99 | $26.05 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Lind, WI
Evening in Lind on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Smoke
0 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Evening in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
E 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Blair, WI
204 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
8h 3m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 238.7
Park Closure: Devil’s Lake Segment — Balanced Rock Trail Closed May 4–8
Park Closure: Lodi Segment — Partial Trail Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 96% of the 407 miles on interstates and major highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 232 miles on I 94, which means you'll see a lot of consistent cruising. The highway section ends with about 16 miles on surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate through various areas of Wisconsin.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 300.4 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 407.1 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 300.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 364.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,309 ft
600 ft
Total Climb
850 ft
Total Descent
1,148 ft
Highest Point
1,309 ft
~58.2 mi in
Elevation Range
708 ft
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.
On the drive from Lind, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.
Fond Du Lac
364.6 mi in
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~7h 4m
About the Cities
Starting in Lind, WI
Full guide →Arriving in Kenosha, WI
Full guide →Founded 1835
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."
Top landmarks
- • Kenosha County Courthouse and Jail — prison in Kenosha, United States of America
- • Kenosha Light — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
- • Kenosha North Pier Light — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 232 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 204 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 300.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 364.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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