How far is Forestville, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Forestville, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
170.93 mi
02h 59m
Flight
146.46 mi
235.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.46 mi
Kilometers
235.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.93 mi
Kilometers
275.08 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Mon, May 25, 7:56 PM CDT
Return by in Forestville
Mon, May 25, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-05-25T16:57
Arrive Kenosha
Mon, May 25, 7:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
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
Oostburg
WI

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From Forestville
83.2 mi
01h 29m
To Kenosha
87.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Forestville Avenue

    2888 ft · 49 sec · South Forestville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 42

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    3003 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 42

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    2313 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard

    33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South 21st Street

    3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestville 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Avenue
83.9 mi · 49%
State Highway 42
32.7 mi · 19%
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi · 14%
Memorial Drive
4.57 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 2%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Avenue

Merge slight left

81.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
01h 29m from Forestville
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forestville 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 Forestville to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Forestville and 87.7 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forestville and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 146.46 mi (235.71 km).

Forestville

#1 Forestville

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,110
Coordinates44.6900000, -87.4792600
Altitude194
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 Main Street (-87.479259, 44.689974)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and Kenosha. The current time is 16:57:10.

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.