How far is Elgin, IL from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Kenosha, WI is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Kenosha.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 8 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
846 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dundee Avenue
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Turn right onto Page Avenue
612 ft · 18 sec · Page Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Liberty Street
905 ft · 20 sec · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
2862 ft · 50 sec · Dundee Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago
765 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2334 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto New Sutton Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on South Hough Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street
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Continue on North Hough Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · North Hough Road
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Continue on Barrington Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Turn right onto Peterson Road
2683 ft · 57 sec · Peterson Road
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Turn left onto North Midlothian Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midlothian Road
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Continue on West Casey Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Casey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto I 94 Toll West: Wisconsin
2145 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1320 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto 75th Street
2.4 mi · 4 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 Elgin and Kenosha.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elgin and Chance 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 Elgin to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Grayslake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Elgin and 29.2 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elgin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Grayslake
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 Grayslake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
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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