How far is Kenosha, WI from Edson, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Edson, WI is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
283.04 mi
05h 39m
Flight
227.95 mi
366.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.95 mi
Kilometers
366.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.04 mi
Kilometers
455.51 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Edson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:40 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Kenosha
141.4 mi
02h 49m
To Edson
141.7 mi
02h 49m

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
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    9.6 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on South Hammond Street

    1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    2562 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  26. 26

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    60 m · 5 sec · US Highway 12

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    661 ft · 13 sec · South Center Street

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway H

    23.1 mi · 38 min · County Highway H

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 50th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 50th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on County Highway V

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway V

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway D

    2804 ft · 43 sec · County Highway D

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 33%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 23%
I 94 West
32.7 mi · 12%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 10%
County Highway H
23.1 mi · 8%
US Highway 12
20.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
227.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 49m from Kenosha
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Kenosha and 141.7 miles from Edson.

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

The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edson.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Edson. Straight-line distance: 227.95 mi (366.85 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edson

Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates44.9299600, -91.0348700
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Edson (-91.03487, 44.92996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.34
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.67 $75.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.49 $84.97
Premium $4.65 $46.49 $92.99
Diesel $5.30 $52.99 $105.97

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 Edson. The current time is 04:09:15.

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.