How far is Alma, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Alma, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.55 mi
04h 43m
Flight
237.73 mi
382.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.73 mi
Kilometers
382.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.55 mi
Kilometers
472.42 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Alma
Wed, May 13, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alma
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Alma
147.1 mi
02h 21m
To Kenosha
146.5 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 35

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Road 35

  3. 3

    Continue on North Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 35

    13.4 mi · 19 min · State Road 35

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

    61 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
156 mi · 53%
I 94
64.2 mi · 22%
State Road 35
28.7 mi · 10%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 8%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 21m from Alma
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alma to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Alma and 146.5 miles from Kenosha.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewiston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 237.73 mi (382.59 km).

Alma

#1 Alma

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates44.3199700, -91.9148800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-91.914799, 44.319978)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.21 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.14
20.72 gal · 78.42 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.07 $78.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.06 $88.12
Premium $4.65 $48.22 $96.43
Diesel $5.30 $54.95 $109.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alma and Kenosha. The current time is 19:03:36.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.