How far is Clifton, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Clifton, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.72 mi
03h 08m
Flight
155.85 mi
250.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.85 mi
Kilometers
250.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.72 mi
Kilometers
311.77 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Fri, May 1, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Clifton
Fri, May 1, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-05-01T05:39
Arrive Kenosha
Fri, May 1, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Clifton
96.4 mi
01h 34m
To Kenosha
97.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway A

    2.3 mi · 6 min · County Highway A

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road A

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road A

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Road A

  5. 5

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bridge Street
77.5 mi · 40%
I 94
64.2 mi · 33%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 12%
County Road A
5.56 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Bridge Street

Merge slight left

75.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
01h 34m from Clifton
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 96.4 miles from Clifton and 97.4 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Areas Of Frost then Partly 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 Clifton and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 155.85 mi (250.81 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,097
Coordinates43.8791300, -90.3568000
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway A (-90.357073, 43.878444)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.88 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.59
13.68 gal · 51.76 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.79 $51.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.65 $31.83 $63.67
Diesel $5.30 $36.28 $72.56

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and Kenosha. The current time is 05:39:00.

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.