How far is Genoa City, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Genoa City, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.13 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.49 mi
42.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.49 mi
Kilometers
42.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.92 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Genoa City
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genoa City
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Genoa City
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
Bristol
WI

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Genoa City
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Kenosha
16.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Genoa City and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway H

    2771 ft · 1 min · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kenosha Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenosha Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kenosha Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West IL Route 173

    13.9 mi · 21 min · West IL Route 173

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Skokie Highway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1320 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 75th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Genoa City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West IL Route 173
13.9 mi · 41%
North Skokie Highway
6.8 mi · 20%
Kenosha Road
3.72 mi · 11%
State Highway 50
2.61 mi · 8%
75th Street
2.4 mi · 7%
County Highway H
2.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West IL Route 173

Continue on West IL Route 173

13.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 23m from Genoa City
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Genoa City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Genoa City to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Genoa City and 16.3 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Genoa City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

21 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

44 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

54 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

58 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genoa City and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 26.49 mi (42.63 km).

Genoa City

#1 Genoa City

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,975
Coordinates42.4983500, -88.3281500
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway H (-88.328149, 42.498258)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Genoa City and Kenosha. The current time is 18:30:21.

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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.