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

The driving distance from Glenwood City, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 327.5 miles (527 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
327.47 mi
05h 08m
Flight
276.09 mi
444.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.09 mi
Kilometers
444.33 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.47 mi
Kilometers
527.02 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood City
2026-04-18T21:13
Arrive Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood City
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Glenwood City
163.2 mi
02h 34m
To Kenosha
164.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    14 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1227 ft · 24 sec · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 128

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 128

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 128
220 mi · 67%
I 94
64.2 mi · 20%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 128

Merge slight left

210 mi · 03h 45m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
276.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 34m from Glenwood City
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Glenwood 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 Glenwood City to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 327.5 miles (527 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Glenwood City and 164.4 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Glenwood City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood City and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 276.09 mi (444.33 km).

Glenwood City

#1 Glenwood City

City in St.

Population1,201
Coordinates45.0585700, -92.1724100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 128 (-92.172407, 45.058686)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.74 L · about $43.56
Round trip
$87.11
23.1 gal · 87.48 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.56 $87.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.12 $98.24
Premium $4.65 $53.75 $107.51
Diesel $5.30 $61.26 $122.52

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood City and Kenosha. The current time is 21:13:23.

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.