How far is Fitchburg, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.75 mi
02h 08m
Flight
87.56 mi
140.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.75 mi
Kilometers
171.8 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
53.6 mi
01h 04m
To Kenosha
53.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on East US 14

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14

  14. 14

    Continue on Humes Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

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

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  27. 27

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Humes Road
29.8 mi · 28%
US Highway 14
19.9 mi · 19%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 13%
County Highway M
13.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 12%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Turn left onto 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 04m from Fitchburg
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Fitchburg and 53.2 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.91 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.22 $28.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.65 $17.55 $35.09
Diesel $5.30 $20.00 $39.99

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Kenosha. The current time is 18:38:54.

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.