How far is Kenosha, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.8 mi
02h 08m
Flight
87.56 mi
140.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.7 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sun, May 3, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, May 3, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-03T03:26
Arrive Fitchburg
Sun, May 3, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
54.9 mi
01h 04m
To Fitchburg
54.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton

    8.8 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51

    34 m · 4 sec · US Highway 51

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51

    926 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    60 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    649 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 138

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 138

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    942 ft · 23 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon

    105 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM

    79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM

  39. 39

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
3 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 19%
I-90 WEST
18.4 mi · 17%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 13%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 11%
US 51 North
8.79 mi · 8%
State Highway 138
8.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 04m from Kenosha
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Kenosha and 54.9 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.91 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Fitchburg. The current time is 03:26:46.

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.