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

The driving distance from Big Flats, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
196.74 mi
03h 09m
Flight
145.25 mi
233.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.25 mi
Kilometers
233.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.74 mi
Kilometers
316.62 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Mon, Apr 20, 11:05 AM CDT
Return by in Big Flats
Mon, Apr 20, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Flats
2026-04-20T07:55
Arrive Kenosha
Mon, Apr 20, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Flats
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Big Flats
97.9 mi
01h 34m
To Kenosha
98.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
48°F
Monday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Portage

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 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 Big Flats 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portage
68.5 mi · 35%
I 94
64.2 mi · 33%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 12%
State Highway 21
14.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 13
6.07 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.31 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 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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
01h 34m from Big Flats
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Big Flats and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Flats to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Big Flats and 98.9 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Flats and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

26 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Flats and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 145.25 mi (233.75 km).

Big Flats

#1 Big Flats

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates44.1119100, -89.8079000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: CTH C (-89.807899, 44.11188)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.34
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.17 $52.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.52 $59.03
Premium $4.65 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.30 $36.81 $73.62

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Flats and Kenosha. The current time is 07:55:30.

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.