How far is Elroy, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Elroy, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elroy and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elroy and Kenosha.
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Start on Liberty Street
33 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on County Road O
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 12;WI 16
5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16
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Continue on West Flint Street
2201 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street
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Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street
1124 ft · 31 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Continue on Wright Street
1858 ft · 54 sec · Wright Street
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Take the ramp right
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto 54th Street
93 m · 12 sec · 54th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 56th Street
13 m · 1 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 Elroy and Kenosha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elroy and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elroy to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Elroy and 93 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elroy and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 147.1 mi (236.73 km).
#1 Elroy
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,306 |
| Coordinates | 43.7408000, -90.2723500 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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