How far is Kenosha, WI from Buena Vista, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Buena Vista, WI is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Buena Vista.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 50
98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81
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Turn left onto State Highway 11
13.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 11
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Bridge Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road J
3 mi · 5 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Road H
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road H
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Continue on East Roosevelt Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · East Roosevelt Street
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Continue on County Road H
5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road H
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Continue on County Road HH
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road HH
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Continue on Great River Road
1502 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Great River Road
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Buena Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Kenosha and Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Kenosha and 84.3 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kenosha and Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 145.95 mi (234.88 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buena Vista
Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 42.7133300, -90.6879000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-90.6879, 42.71333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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