How far is Kenosha, WI from Beloit, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Beloit, WI is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.97 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.85 mi
99.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.85 mi
Kilometers
99.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.97 mi
Kilometers
117.44 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T02:04
Arrive Beloit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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

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
Springfield
WI

Town in St.

From Kenosha
36.4 mi
00h 49m
To Beloit
36.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1522 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2833 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue

    155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
29.9 mi · 41%
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 28%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 19%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 3%
Gardner Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 49m from Kenosha
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Beloit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Kenosha and 36.5 miles from Beloit.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

42 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

50 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

52 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 61.85 mi (99.53 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Beloit. The current time is 02:04:57.

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.