How far is Fond du Lac, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
104.1 mi
01h 48m
Flight
87.93 mi
141.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.93 mi
Kilometers
141.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, May 2, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Fond du Lac
Sat, May 2, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fond du Lac
2026-05-02T12:47
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, May 2, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fond du Lac
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
Menomonee Falls
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Fond du Lac
51.4 mi
00h 54m
To Kenosha
52.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Avenue

    1223 ft · 57 sec · South Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2155 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pioneer Road

    2066 ft · 45 sec · Pioneer Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Road

    1298 ft · 26 sec · Pioneer Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hickory Street

    63 m · 4 sec · South Hickory Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hickory Street

    1948 ft · 44 sec · South Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fond du Lac and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Hickory Street
62.8 mi · 60%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 22%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 4%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 3%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 3%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Hickory Street

Merge slight left

62.4 mi · 01h 11m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 54m from Fond du Lac
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fond du Lac to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Fond du Lac and 52.8 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menomonee Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menomonee Falls.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

54 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

64 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 87.93 mi (141.51 km).

Fond du Lac

#1 Fond du Lac

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,126
Coordinates43.7750000, -88.4388300
Altitude232
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 Park Avenue (-88.43897, 43.775001)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fond du Lac and Kenosha. The current time is 12:47:21.

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.