How far is Greendale, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Greendale, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.81 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.13 mi
42.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Greendale.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.81 mi
Kilometers
59.24 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Greendale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greendale
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greendale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Greendale
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Kenosha
19.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolway

    8 m · 7 sec · Schoolway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1637 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southway

    1171 ft · 55 sec · Southway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    1600 ft · 40 sec · West Loomis Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West College Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 51st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 51st Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Rawson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Rawson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, I 94 East

    2432 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greendale 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
20.4 mi · 55%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 10%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 9%
West Rawson Avenue
2.07 mi · 6%
South 51st Street
1 mi · 3%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 22m from Greendale
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greendale 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 Greendale to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Greendale and 19.9 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greendale and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.06 km).

Greendale

#1 Greendale

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,127
Coordinates42.9405700, -87.9959200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolway (-87.995887, 42.940586)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greendale and Kenosha. The current time is 03:15:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.