How far is Evansville, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Evansville, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
88.24 mi
01h 47m
Flight
76.28 mi
122.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.28 mi
Kilometers
122.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.24 mi
Kilometers
142.01 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sun, May 31, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-31T01:53
Arrive Kenosha
Sun, May 31, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Evansville
44.1 mi
00h 53m
To Kenosha
44.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Madison Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 14

    16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on East US 14

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14

  5. 5

    Continue on Humes Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  14. 14

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  18. 18

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Humes Road
29.8 mi · 34%
US Highway 14
16 mi · 18%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 15%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 10%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Continue on US Highway 14

16 mi · 00h 23m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 53m from Evansville
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evansville 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 Evansville to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Evansville and 44.2 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 76.28 mi (122.76 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,556
Coordinates42.7802800, -89.2992800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Madison Street (-89.299207, 42.780281)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Kenosha. The current time is 01:53:02.

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.