How far is Howards Grove, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Howards Grove, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
99.42 mi
01h 42m
Flight
86.31 mi
138.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.42 mi
Kilometers
160 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Howards Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howards Grove
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howards Grove
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
River Hills
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Howards Grove
49.3 mi
00h 51m
To Kenosha
50.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Howards Grove and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howards Grove and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    537 ft · 11 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1224 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howards Grove 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 42
65.2 mi · 66%
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi · 25%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 4%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 3%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 42

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Hills
00h 51m from Howards Grove
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Howards Grove 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 Howards Grove to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Howards Grove and 50.1 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near River Hills

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 River Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 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 13 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 10.7 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 River Hills.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

66 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howards Grove and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.9 km).

Howards Grove

#1 Howards Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,279
Coordinates43.8338800, -87.8200900
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-87.820089, 43.833802)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 Howards Grove and Kenosha. The current time is 02:30:28.

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.