How far is Kenosha, WI from Arcadia, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Arcadia, WI is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
270.54 mi
05h 15m
Flight
217.67 mi
350.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.67 mi
Kilometers
350.31 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.54 mi
Kilometers
435.39 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Sat, May 30, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, May 30, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-30T00:34
Arrive Arcadia
Sat, May 30, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
135.1 mi
02h 37m
To Arcadia
135.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 95: Hixton, Alma Center

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    3185 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 95

  22. 22

    Continue on South State Street

    887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 95

    13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    1588 ft · 27 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 95

    151 m · 10 sec · State Highway 95

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Road 95

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 34%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 24%
I 94 West
42.7 mi · 16%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 95
13.7 mi · 5%
State Road 95
12.2 mi · 5%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
02h 37m from Kenosha
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Kenosha and 135.5 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Arcadia.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 217.67 mi (350.31 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Arcadia (-91.50154, 44.25274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.14 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.03
19.1 gal · 72.28 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.01 $72.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.62 $81.23
Premium $4.65 $44.45 $88.89
Diesel $5.30 $50.65 $101.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Arcadia. The current time is 00:34:27.

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.