How far is Darien, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Darien, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
54.38 mi
01h 03m
Flight
45.1 mi
72.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.1 mi
Kilometers
72.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.38 mi
Kilometers
87.52 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM CDT
Return by in Darien
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darien
2026-04-22T18:32
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Darien
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
Powers Lake
WI

City in North Dakota, USA

From Darien
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Kenosha
27.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    17 m · 4 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Wisconsin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Beloit Street

    570 ft · 16 sec · East Beloit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walworth Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Walworth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  12. 12

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  16. 16

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Darien 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.9 mi · 26%
North Walworth Street
13 mi · 24%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 24%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 16%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powers Lake
00h 31m from Darien
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Darien and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Powers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Darien and 27.7 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Darien and Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Powers Lake

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

37 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

53 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

57 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

60 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 45.1 mi (72.58 km).

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#1 Darien

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population1,710
Coordinates42.6016800, -88.7076000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fremont Street (-88.707625, 42.601712)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Darien and Kenosha. The current time is 18:32:26.

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.