How far is Baraboo, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Baraboo, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.75 mi
02h 30m
Flight
114.82 mi
184.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.82 mi
Kilometers
184.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.21 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Baraboo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baraboo
2026-04-23T10:44
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baraboo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Baraboo
75.4 mi
01h 15m
To Kenosha
76.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    1175 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    571 ft · 14 sec · 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 33

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 33

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1533 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baraboo 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 42%
State Highway 33
42.7 mi · 28%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 15%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 15m from Baraboo
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Baraboo and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Baraboo and 76.4 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baraboo and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, 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 Farmington.

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baraboo and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 114.82 mi (184.79 km).

Baraboo

#1 Baraboo

City in and county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,787
Coordinates43.4710900, -89.7442900
Altitude271
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 Broadway Street (-89.744237, 43.471091)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.27 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.54 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baraboo and Kenosha. The current time is 10:44:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.