How far is Buena Vista, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Buena Vista, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Vista and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Kenosha.
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Start on the route
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on County Road HH
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road HH
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road H
5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road H
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Continue on Roosevelt Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on County Road H
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road H
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Turn right onto County Road J
3 mi · 5 min · County Road J
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on Bridge Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
34.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 57th Street
94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
33 m · 9 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 Buena Vista and Kenosha.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 11
Continue on State Highway 11
34.1 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost leaving Buena Vista and Mostly Clear near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Buena Vista and 84.1 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost around Buena Vista and Mostly Clear near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 145.95 mi (234.88 km).
#1 Buena Vista
Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 42.7133300, -90.6879000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
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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