How far is Kenosha, WI from Dodgeville, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Dodgeville, WI is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.62 mi
03h 13m
Flight
119.94 mi
193.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.94 mi
Kilometers
193.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.62 mi
Kilometers
256.89 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive Dodgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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

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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
79.7 mi
01h 36m
To Dodgeville
80 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Bequette Street

    3181 ft · 1 min · North Bequette Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1582 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 23

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 40%
US 18 West
38.9 mi · 24%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 18%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
01h 36m from Kenosha
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Kenosha and 80 miles from Dodgeville.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Dodgeville. Straight-line distance: 119.94 mi (193.03 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Dodgeville

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

Population1,604
Coordinates42.9602700, -90.1301200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Dodgeville (-90.13012, 42.96027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 Dodgeville. The current time is 22:39:06.

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.