Origin
Whitewater, WI
Late night in Whitewater on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitewater, 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
1h 29m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitewater, WI
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Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
Whitewater, WI to Kenosha, WI is 59.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via State Highway 50 and US 12, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Wisconsin. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick day trip or a short leg of a larger journey. You'll find the route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for those looking for a relatively short and easy transit between these two locations. Consider this for a convenient way to travel between the two cities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 50 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| US 12 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| North Wisconsin Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| WI 59 | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitewater, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on West Center Street
411 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn left onto West Whitewater Street
254 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Whitewater Street
3
Turn right onto US 12 Business
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on US 12 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Milwaukee Street
5
Turn slight right onto WI 59; US 12 Business
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
WI 59; US 12 Business
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; US 12 Business
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
WI 59; US 12 Business
7
Continue on WI 59; US 12 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 59; US 12 Business
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 12
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 12; WI 67
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Wisconsin Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 12
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on WI 50; WI 120
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on WI 50
14 mi
·
21 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on WI 50
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 50
16
Continue on WI 50
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 50
17
Continue on WI 50
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Road
18
Continue on WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
19
Turn left onto WI 32
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sheridan Road
20
Turn right onto 57th Street
307 ft
·
18 sec
·
57th Street
21
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
8th Avenue
22
Turn left onto 56th Street
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
56th Street
23
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Whitewater, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 59; US 12 Business
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; US 12 Business
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Turn left onto US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
5
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
8th Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
4:22 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
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m 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 is a mixed drive, meaning you'll encounter a variety of road types. With 41% of the journey on highways, expect some stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on 75th Street. As you progress, the roads will transition, offering a blend of more direct highway segments and potentially some more local or town roads depending on the exact path. This variety keeps the drive from becoming monotonous, offering different driving experiences along the way.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near WI 59; US 12 Business.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (WI 59; US 12 Business): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Whitewater, WI
Full guide →For information about rafting, kayaking, and canoeing on whitewater rivers, see Whitewater sports. Whitewater is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
- • Whitewater Hotel — hotel in Wisconsin, United States of America
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on 75th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 1.2 miles (WI 59; US 12 Business): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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