How far is Kenosha, WI from Denmark, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Denmark, WI is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
137.25 mi
02h 43m
Flight
121.81 mi
196.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.81 mi
Kilometers
196.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.25 mi
Kilometers
220.88 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denmark
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T07:10
Arrive Denmark
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Port Washington
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
68.7 mi
01h 21m
To Denmark
68.6 mi
01h 21m

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
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Depere Road

    681 ft · 14 sec · Depere Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depere Road

    40 m · 8 sec · Depere Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Depere Road

    2791 ft · 1 min · Depere Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    59 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    66 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
105 mi · 77%
I 41 North
23 mi · 17%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 3%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 2%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Depere Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Washington
01h 21m from Kenosha
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Denmark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Port Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Kenosha and 68.6 miles from Denmark.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Washington

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

42 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

50 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

62 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Denmark. Straight-line distance: 121.81 mi (196.04 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Denmark

Village in Wisconsin

Population2,271
Coordinates44.3477700, -87.8273200
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Denmark (-87.82732, 44.34777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 Denmark. The current time is 07:10:31.

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.