How far is Kenosha, WI from Elkhorn, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Elkhorn, WI is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Elkhorn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Elkhorn.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 50
98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH NN: Elkhorn
935 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH NN West: Elkhorn
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway NN
1.3 km · 2 min · County Highway NN
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Continue on East Geneva Street
3279 ft · 1 min · East Geneva Street
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Turn right onto South Wisconsin Street
1167 ft · 39 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
112 m · 22 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
45 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Elkhorn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
75th Street
Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near Elkhorn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Elkhorn?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Kenosha and 20.7 miles from Elkhorn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near Elkhorn.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheatland.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
South Beloit, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 37.27 mi (59.98 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhorn
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,020 |
| Coordinates | 42.6727900, -88.5445400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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