How far is Kenosha, WI from Barneveld, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Barneveld, WI is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.36 mi
02h 57m
Flight
109.28 mi
175.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.28 mi
Kilometers
175.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.36 mi
Kilometers
235.54 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barneveld
Thu, May 7, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, May 7, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-07T08:20
Arrive Barneveld
Thu, May 7, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
73.1 mi
01h 28m
To Barneveld
73.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    26.8 mi · 33 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID: Barneveld

    1123 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road ID

    2729 ft · 2 min · County Road ID

  25. 25

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 44%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 20%
US 18 West
26.8 mi · 18%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 28m from Kenosha
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Widespread Frost near Barneveld.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Kenosha and 73.3 miles from Barneveld.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Kenosha and Widespread Frost near Barneveld.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Barneveld. Straight-line distance: 109.28 mi (175.87 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Barneveld

City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates43.0155500, -89.8954000
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Barneveld (-89.8954, 43.01555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Barneveld. The current time is 08:20:52.

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.