How far is Kenosha, WI from Elroy, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Elroy, WI is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
185.93 mi
03h 41m
Flight
147.1 mi
236.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.1 mi
Kilometers
236.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.93 mi
Kilometers
299.22 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
Marshall
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
92.8 mi
01h 50m
To Elroy
93.1 mi
01h 50m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  21. 21

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 34%
I 39 North
58.7 mi · 32%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 16%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 7%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 50m from Kenosha
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Kenosha and 93.1 miles from Elroy.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

20 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

24 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

38 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Elroy. Straight-line distance: 147.1 mi (236.73 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Elroy (-90.27235, 43.7408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.84 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.68 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 Elroy. The current time is 04:09:56.

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.