Origin
Spring Prairie, WI
Late night in Spring Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Prairie, 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
51m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Prairie, WI
Andrew Patrick Photo
Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
Spring Prairie to Kenosha is 33.1 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Burlington Road and State Highway 142, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is fairly straightforward, offering a practical connection between these two points without extensive travel time. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick hop rather than a full-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a simple shuttle between communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Road | 12 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 142 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Burlington Bypass | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 11 | 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:
Burlington Road
— 12 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Prairie, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WI 11
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 11
3
Continue on WI 11
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
5
Turn right onto WI 142
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 142
6
Continue on WI 142
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
8
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
9
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
10
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
11
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
12
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Spring Prairie, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.1 — 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 11 / State Highway 11
Turn left onto WI 11 / State Highway 11
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 142 / State Highway 142
Turn right onto WI 142 / State Highway 142
Navigation decision point
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
54th Street
Turn left onto 54th Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
8th Avenue
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
56th Street
Turn right onto 56th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 5 to 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
60°F
Bristol, WI
17 mi in
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
5 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
51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience on the road, with 32% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 12-mile segment on Burlington Road, which provides a longer, uninterrupted driving segment. The route transitions between local roads and bypasses, meaning you'll experience varied driving conditions. Expect a blend of quicker sections and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through different road types on your way. The character of the drive shifts, so stay adaptable.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Burlington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 11 / State Highway 11.
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 51m drive. You will face about 7 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 11 / State Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (WI 142 / State Highway 142): Navigation decision point; at 32.9 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 51m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 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 11 / State Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (WI 142 / State Highway 142): Navigation decision point; at 32.9 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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