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Trip from Paris, 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

23m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Paris, WI, WI

Paris, WI

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city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland

Kenosha, WI

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Trip Overview

This short, 13.2-mile drive from Paris to Kenosha, Wisconsin, will only take about 23 minutes to complete. It's a local road trip entirely within the Midwest region of Wisconsin, making it perfect for a quick excursion rather than an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on Burlington Road, Washington Road, and Sheridan Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. This route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy experience ideal for a spontaneous trip or to connect two points efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Burlington Road 8.9 mi 13m
Washington Road 3.3 mi 7m
Sheridan Road 0.9 mi 1m
8th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
54th Street <0.1 mi <1m
56th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Burlington Road — 8.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paris, WI and Kenosha, WI.

1

Start on WI 142

8.9 mi · 13 min · Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
3

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
4

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
5

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
6

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
7

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 142 / Burlington Road

Depart onto WI 142 / Burlington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
12.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | WI 32 / Sheridan Road

Turn right onto WI 32 / Sheridan Road

Navigation decision point

4
13 mi into trip | ~22m in | 54th Street

Turn left onto 54th Street

Navigation decision point

4
13.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | 8th Avenue

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
13.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | 56th Street

Turn right onto 56th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.06 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.27 $4.53
premium $4.89 $2.54 $5.08
diesel $5.61 $2.91 $5.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Paris, WI

Late night in Paris on Sunday

Local time

5:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Late night in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

5:11 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

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

23m 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 for this 13.2-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on Burlington Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the route begins to change. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns, so stay alert and keep your focus on the road as you transition between Burlington Road, Washington Road, and Sheridan Road.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Burlington Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 142 / Burlington 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 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 142 / Burlington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (54th Street): 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 23m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Burlington Road. 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: near the start (WI 142 / Burlington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (54th Street): 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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