How far is Kenosha, WI from Cedarburg, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Cedarburg, WI is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
59.25 mi
01h 23m
Flight
49.9 mi
80.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.9 mi
Kilometers
80.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.35 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-19T08:08
Arrive Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
29.6 mi
00h 41m
To Cedarburg
29.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    24.1 mi · 32 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Cedarburg

    1513 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pioneer Road

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · Green Bay Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamilton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1517 ft · 35 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
24.1 mi · 41%
I 41 North
23 mi · 39%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 6%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 5%
Pioneer Road
2.59 mi · 4%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

24.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 41m from Kenosha
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cedarburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Kenosha and 29.6 miles from Cedarburg.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cedarburg.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 49.9 mi (80.31 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Cedarburg. The current time is 08:08:00.

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.