How far is Kenosha, WI from Arbor Vitae, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Arbor Vitae, WI is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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
293.52 mi
05h 55m
Flight
247.84 mi
398.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.84 mi
Kilometers
398.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.52 mi
Kilometers
472.37 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arbor Vitae
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Arbor Vitae
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
146.7 mi
02h 57m
To Arbor Vitae
146.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
38°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Arbor Vitae.

  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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Chippewa Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    152 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Highway 70

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Big Arbor Vitae Drive

    137 m · 20 sec · Big Arbor Vitae Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Arbor Vitae Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
101 mi · 34%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 21%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 17%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 16%
US 45 North
16 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
02h 57m from Kenosha
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Arbor Vitae.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Arbor Vitae?

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.7 miles from Kenosha and 146.8 miles from Arbor Vitae.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Arbor Vitae.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Arbor Vitae. Straight-line distance: 247.84 mi (398.86 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Arbor Vitae

#2 Arbor Vitae

Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Population3,453
Coordinates45.9205100, -89.6634800
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Arbor Vitae (-89.66348, 45.92051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
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
10.36 gal
39.21 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.14
20.72 gal · 78.42 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.07 $78.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.06 $88.12
Premium $4.65 $48.22 $96.43
Diesel $5.30 $54.95 $109.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Arbor Vitae. The current time is 03:59:49.

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.