How far is Germantown, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Germantown, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
60.77 mi
01h 11m
Flight
46.83 mi
75.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.77 mi
Kilometers
97.8 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, May 13, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Germantown
Wed, May 13, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-13T10:52
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, May 13, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Germantown
28.9 mi
00h 35m
To Kenosha
31.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    39 m · 11 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1494 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    614 ft · 20 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pilgrim Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Pilgrim Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2159 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 38%
I 41 South
18.4 mi · 30%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 7%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 6%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 5%
Pilgrim Road
3.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

23.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 35m from Germantown
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Germantown 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 Germantown to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Germantown and 31.9 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

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 Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 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 7.8 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 8.7 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 Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.37 km).

Germantown

#1 Germantown

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population19,993
Coordinates43.2286200, -88.1103700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.11037, 43.228628)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Germantown and Kenosha. The current time is 10:52:10.

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.