How far is Kenosha, WI from Alma, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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 05h 39m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Alma.
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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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
50.7 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 14;US 61
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Turn right onto Huff Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Huff Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
113 m · 15 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Minnesota Highway 43
1.2 km · 1 min · Minnesota Highway 43
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Continue on State Road 54
1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 54
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Turn left onto State Road 35
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Road 35
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Shore Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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Continue on State Road 35
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Road 35
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Alma.
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 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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 Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Alma?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Kenosha and 146.6 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Alma.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Alma. Straight-line distance: 237.73 mi (382.59 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 Alma
City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.3199700, -91.9148800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-91.91488, 44.31997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.98 | $87.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.12 | $96.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.84 | $109.69 |
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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