How far is Kenosha, WI from Clifton, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Clifton, WI is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.95 mi
03h 54m
Flight
155.85 mi
250.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.85 mi
Kilometers
250.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.95 mi
Kilometers
310.52 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Fri, May 1, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Fri, May 1, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-01T07:02
Arrive Clifton
Fri, May 1, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
96.4 mi
01h 57m
To Clifton
96.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    2 mi · 5 min · East Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road A

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Road A

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road A

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road A

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway A

    2.3 mi · 6 min · County Highway A

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway A

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
76.1 mi · 39%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 33%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 15%
County Road A
5.56 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
01h 57m from Kenosha
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Kenosha and 96.6 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Kenosha and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

26 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 155.85 mi (250.81 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Clifton

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,097
Coordinates43.8791300, -90.3568000
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Clifton (-90.3568, 43.87913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Clifton. The current time is 07:02:15.

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.