How far is Kenosha, WI from Algoma, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Algoma, WI is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.93 mi
03h 27m
Flight
141.2 mi
227.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.2 mi
Kilometers
227.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.93 mi
Kilometers
257.39 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algoma
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-15T18:51
Arrive Algoma
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
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
Oostburg
WI

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From Kenosha
80 mi
01h 43m
To Algoma
80 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
49°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Burlington Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North 18th Street

    2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive

    40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  23. 23

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 42

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42

  26. 26

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street

    1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Lake Street

    980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street

    58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
83.5 mi · 52%
State Highway 42
28.2 mi · 18%
I 41 North
23 mi · 14%
Memorial Drive
4.61 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 2%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
01h 43m from Kenosha
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Chance Light Rain near Algoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Algoma?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Kenosha and 80 miles from Algoma.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Chance Light Rain near Algoma.

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 141.2 mi (227.24 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Algoma

#2 Algoma

City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population7,253
Coordinates44.6088900, -87.4325900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.99 $47.97
Premium $4.65 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $5.30 $29.91 $59.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Algoma. The current time is 18:51:20.

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.