How far is Big Bend, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Big Bend, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.82 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.34 mi
45.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.34 mi
Kilometers
45.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.48 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Big Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Bend
2026-04-18T21:09
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Bend
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
Yorkville
WI

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Big Bend
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Kenosha
19.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Bend and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Parkway

    877 ft · 39 sec · Jackson Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    155 m · 19 sec · Milwaukee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    788 ft · 19 sec · Clark Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 164

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    3220 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Avenue
15.6 mi · 40%
State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 164
4.93 mi · 13%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 9%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 8%
Big Bend Drive
2.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Washington Avenue

Merge slight left

7.06 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 25m from Big Bend
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Big Bend and 19.5 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Big Bend and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

34 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

76 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Bend and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 28.34 mi (45.61 km).

Big Bend

#1 Big Bend

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,487
Coordinates42.8814000, -88.2067600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Parkway (-88.20686, 42.881404)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Bend and Kenosha. The current time is 21:09:13.

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.