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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the south-western Netherlands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on North 18th Street
2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street
1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street
58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Algoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oostburg.
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Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 141.2 mi (227.24 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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