How far is Amherst, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Amherst, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Kenosha.
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Start on South Main Street
2614 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
2378 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
66 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Road A
649 ft · 19 sec · County Road A
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Turn left
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
35.8 mi · 41 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto 54th Street
93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 56th Street
13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Kenosha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst 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 Amherst to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Amherst and 87.9 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Lomira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 148.32 mi (238.7 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,361 |
| Coordinates | 44.4508100, -89.2848400 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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