This 210.4-mile journey from Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of around $32. You'll be navigating primarily via US 45 South and Highway 45, with a minimal highway share, suggesting a more local, turn-heavy experience. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Plan for one planned stop along the way to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.7 miles from Ringle, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
87.4 mi
1h 38m
US Highway 45
46.8 mi
1h 4m
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi
25m
WI 29
16.4 mi
18m
US 45
12.6 mi
14m
East Prospect Avenue
7.6 mi
11m
Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
5m
Burlington Road
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 87.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringle, WI and Kenosha, WI.
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Start on 1st Avenue
271 ft·13 sec·1st Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH Q
0.6 mi·1 min·County Road Q
3
Turn left
0.4 mi·45 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto WI 29
16 mi·18 min·WI 29
5
Take the exit onto US 45
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 45
Toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
216 ft·6 sec·US 45
7
Merge onto US 45
17 mi·23 min·US Highway 45
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 45
7.6 mi·11 min·East Prospect Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 45; WI 22; CTH D
0.8 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 45; WI 22; CTH D
24 mi·32 min·US Highway 45
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 45
110 ft·6 sec·US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
12
Continue on US 45
5.9 mi·7 min·US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: OshkoshUse the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi·14 min·US 45
Exit 276Toward US 45 South: OshkoshUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
15
Merge onto I 41; US 41
86 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi·5 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Exit 10BToward I 41 South, I 94 South: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi·25 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 340Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
21
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi·7 min·Washington Road
23
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
24
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft·14 sec·54th Street
25
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·8th Avenue
26
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft·1 sec·56th Street
27
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 30-minute duration and 210.4-mile distance, this is an ideal day trip. Aim to leave Ringle in the morning to maximize your time in Kenosha. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in how you pace the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, as local roads can sometimes mean less frequent service stations compared to major interstates. A specific tip for this route: since it's a turn-heavy drive, double-check your GPS or map for the most efficient path through towns to avoid unnecessary detours.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.7 miles from Ringle, WI, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 46 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 Ringle, 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 Ringle, WI
This is one driving day of about 209.5 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Ringle, 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 41 for about 87.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 201.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
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176.7 mi into trip|~3h 37m 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
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201.3 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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
201.5 mi into trip|~4h 5m 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
$32.75 one way
$65.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.96
$71.92
premium
$4.89
$40.32
$80.63
diesel
$5.61
$46.25
$92.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$22.00
$10.06
Efficient EV
52.4
0
$18.33
$8.38
EV Truck/SUV
83.8
1
$29.33
$13.41
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Ringle, WI
Late night
in Ringle on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Late night
in Kenosha on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be spending most of your time on non-interstate roads, likely encountering more intersections and varied speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and road conditions. This drive will feel more like navigating through communities rather than a high-speed transit, requiring your attention at every turn.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 209.5 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.7 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.
On the drive from Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Q along the way.
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."
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 209.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m 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 87.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenosha, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
