How far is Dover, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Dover, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
297.6 mi
04h 54m
Flight
243.41 mi
391.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.41 mi
Kilometers
391.73 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.6 mi
Kilometers
478.94 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Dover
149.6 mi
02h 27m
To Kenosha
148 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Dover and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martins Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Martins Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road D

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road D

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road D

    7.5 mi · 18 min · County Road D

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road D

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road D

  5. 5

    Turn left

    22.3 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 30%
County Road D
59.3 mi · 20%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 17%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 10%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 8%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
243.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
02h 27m from Dover
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Dover and 148 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

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Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
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Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
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Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 243.41 mi (391.73 km).

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#1 Dover

Unincorporated community in Price County, Wisconsin

Population4,265
Coordinates45.6716200, -90.1876500
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Martins Drive (-90.187646, 45.671476)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.75 L · about $39.60
Round trip
$79.19
21 gal · 79.5 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.60 $79.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.66 $89.31
Premium $4.65 $48.87 $97.73
Diesel $5.30 $55.69 $111.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Kenosha. The current time is 20:20:25.

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.