How far is Jamestown, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Jamestown, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Kenosha.
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Start on County Road H
7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road H
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Continue on Roosevelt Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on County Road H
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road H
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Turn right onto County Road J
3 mi · 5 min · County Road J
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on Bridge Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
34.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 57th Street
94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Kenosha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 11
Continue on State Highway 11
34.1 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Jamestown and 77.4 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jamestown and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 138.73 mi (223.27 km).
#1 Jamestown
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 42.5877800, -90.5484600 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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