How far is Galesville, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Galesville, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.56 mi
04h 04m
Flight
205.23 mi
330.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.23 mi
Kilometers
330.29 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.56 mi
Kilometers
416.11 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Mon, Jun 1, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Galesville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galesville
2026-06-01T19:22
Arrive Kenosha
Mon, Jun 1, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Galesville
128.7 mi
02h 02m
To Kenosha
129.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1692 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  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 Galesville 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
133 mi · 52%
I 94
64.2 mi · 25%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 02m from Galesville
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Galesville 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 Galesville to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Galesville and 129.8 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Galesville and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galesville and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 205.23 mi (330.29 km).

Galesville

#1 Galesville

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,602
Coordinates44.0816300, -91.3490400
Altitude222
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 Main Street (-91.34899, 44.081626)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.54 L · about $34.39
Round trip
$68.78
18.24 gal · 69.08 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.39 $68.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.79 $77.57
Premium $4.65 $42.44 $84.89
Diesel $5.30 $48.37 $96.74

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Galesville and Kenosha. The current time is 19:22:29.

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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.