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Trip from Sturtevant, 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

11.9 mi

19 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 7 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
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.

village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Sturtevant, 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

Sturtevant, WI to Kenosha, WI is 11.9 miles and takes about 23m via Green Bay Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two communities in the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns rather than a straight shot on an interstate. It's a quick journey, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Green Bay Road 4.2 mi 6m
Washington Road 2.9 mi 6m
90th Street 2 mi 5m
County Line Road 1.3 mi 2m
Sheridan Road 0.9 mi 1m
State Highway 31 0.3 mi <1m
8th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
54th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Green Bay Road — 4.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

71 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

49 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto 90th Street

2.0 mi · 5 min · 90th Street
4

Turn left onto WI 195

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Line Road
5

Turn slight right

461 ft · 17 sec
6

Turn straight onto WI 31

0.3 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 31
7

Continue on WI 31

4.2 mi · 6 min · Green Bay Road
8

Turn left onto CTH S

2.9 mi · 6 min · Washington Road
9

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
10

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
11

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
12

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
13

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 90th Street

Turn left onto 90th Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | WI 195 / County Line Road

Turn left onto WI 195 / County Line Road

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~14m in | CTH S / Washington Road

Turn left onto CTH S / Washington Road

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto 56th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.04 $4.09
premium $4.89 $2.29 $4.58
diesel $5.61 $2.63 $5.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Sturtevant, WI

Morning in Sturtevant on Sunday

Local time

6:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Morning in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

6:32 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

1 degrees cooler 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?

This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With only about 33% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.2 miles along Green Bay Road. As you drive, you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape, passing through neighborhoods and local commercial areas rather than wide-open highway vistas.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Green Bay Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 8 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (WI 195 / County Line Road): 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: 11.9 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 (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Green Bay 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (WI 195 / County Line Road): 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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