How far is Kaukauna, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Kaukauna, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 32m.
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
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Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaukauna and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaukauna and Kenosha.
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Start on Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn straight onto State Street
1458 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Continue on Debruin Road
3109 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE
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Continue on East College Avenue
568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left
1731 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
98.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto 54th Street
93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 56th Street
13 m · 1 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 Kaukauna 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.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
98.9 mi · 01h 50m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaukauna to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Kaukauna and 66.7 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kaukauna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kaukauna and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 119.16 mi (191.77 km).
#1 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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