How far is Kenosha, WI from Anson, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Anson, WI is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
297.09 mi
05h 39m
Flight
239.31 mi
385.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.31 mi
Kilometers
385.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.09 mi
Kilometers
478.12 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-15T18:57
Arrive Anson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM 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
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Kenosha
148.4 mi
02h 49m
To Anson
148.7 mi
02h 49m

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
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway S

    2 m · 1 sec · County Highway S

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road S

    2112 ft · 43 sec · County Road S

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Highway O

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway O

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 190th Street

    22 m · 3 sec · 190th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 190th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 31%
I 94 West
77 mi · 26%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 21%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 10%
US 53 North
9.7 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 49m from Kenosha
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 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 148.4 miles from Kenosha and 148.7 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.52 one way or $79.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Anson.

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 Anson. Straight-line distance: 239.31 mi (385.14 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Anson

Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,169
Coordinates44.9808000, -91.2868200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Anson (-91.28682, 44.9808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.68 L · about $39.52
Round trip
$79.04
20.96 gal · 79.36 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.52 $79.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.57 $89.14
Premium $4.65 $48.77 $97.55
Diesel $5.30 $55.59 $111.17

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 Anson. The current time is 18:57:55.

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.