How far is Fairfield, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Fairfield, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
56.79 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.69 mi
78.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.69 mi
Kilometers
78.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.79 mi
Kilometers
91.39 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 6:43 PM CDT
Return by in Fairfield
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 6:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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 Fairfield
27.9 mi
00h 33m
To Kenosha
28.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bradford Town Hall Road

    12 m · 3 sec · East Bradford Town Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

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

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  11. 11

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.9 mi · 25%
County Highway C
13.9 mi · 25%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 23%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 15%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powers Lake
00h 33m from Fairfield
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield and 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 Fairfield to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 27.9 miles from Fairfield and 28.9 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Fairfield and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 48.69 mi (78.36 km).

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#1 Fairfield

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,104
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.7764900
Altitude279
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 Bradford Town Hall Road (-88.776446, 42.633065)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Kenosha. The current time is 17:37:20.

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.