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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.93 mi
05h 39m
Flight
237.73 mi
382.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.73 mi
Kilometers
382.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.93 mi
Kilometers
471.43 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Alma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Kenosha
146.3 mi
02h 49m
To Alma
146.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

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.

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    50.7 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 14;US 61

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Huff Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Huff Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    113 m · 15 sec · West 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Minnesota Highway 43

    1.2 km · 1 min · Minnesota Highway 43

  28. 28

    Continue on State Road 54

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 54

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Road 35

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Shore Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on State Road 35

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Road 35

  33. 33

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 32%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 22%
I 90 West
50.7 mi · 17%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 10%
State Road 35
19.6 mi · 7%
US 14
17.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 49m from Kenosha
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Alma. Straight-line distance: 237.73 mi (382.59 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Alma

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates44.3199700, -91.9148800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Alma (-91.91488, 44.31997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.13 L · about $38.99
Round trip
$77.98
20.68 gal · 78.26 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Alma. The current time is 07:38:34.

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.