How far is Black River Falls, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Black River Falls, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
231.57 mi
03h 40m
Flight
192.51 mi
309.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.51 mi
Kilometers
309.82 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.57 mi
Kilometers
372.68 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Black River Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black River Falls
2026-04-18T07:57
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black River Falls
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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From Black River Falls
115.3 mi
01h 50m
To Kenosha
116.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Black River Falls and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black River Falls and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    47 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2215 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black River Falls and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
124 mi · 54%
I 94
64.2 mi · 28%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 10%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
192.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 50m from Black River Falls
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Black River Falls and 116.3 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Black River Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black River Falls and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 192.51 mi (309.82 km).

Black River Falls

#1 Black River Falls

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

Population3,454
Coordinates44.2946800, -90.8515300
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.851189, 44.294618)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $30.81
Round trip
$61.62
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.81 $61.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.75 $69.49
Premium $4.65 $38.02 $76.05
Diesel $5.30 $43.33 $86.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Black River Falls and Kenosha. The current time is 07:57:39.

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.