How far is Kenosha, WI from Caledonia, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Caledonia, WI is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.58 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.27 mi
26.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.27 mi
Kilometers
26.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.58 mi
Kilometers
36.34 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caledonia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Caledonia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Somers
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
11.3 mi
00h 16m
To Caledonia
11.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH G: Caledonia

    1365 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5 1/2 Mile Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 5 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5 1/2 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
13 mi · 58%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 17%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 13%
5 1/2 Mile Road
1.46 mi · 6%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 4%
CTH G
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 16m from Kenosha
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Kenosha and 11.3 miles from Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

9 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

44 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

64 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.19 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Caledonia

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates42.8078000, -87.9242500
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Caledonia (-87.92425, 42.8078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 Caledonia. The current time is 21:43:12.

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.