How far is Fontana, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Fontana, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Kenosha.
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Start on Kinzie Avenue
896 ft · 43 sec · Kinzie Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on State Highway 67
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on West Geneva Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Geneva Street
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Turn slight right
159 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 50
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 57th Street
94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
33 m · 9 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 Fontana and Kenosha.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Fontana and Patchy Fog near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Fontana and 21.2 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fontana and Patchy Fog near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatland
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 Wheatland.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
South Beloit, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 38.43 mi (61.85 km).
#1 Fontana
Situated on the western shore of Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, this village functions primarily as a resort community within Walworth County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5514100, -88.5751000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.12 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $9.29 | $18.57 |
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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