How far is Kenosha, WI from Florence, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Florence, WI is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
265.86 mi
05h 30m
Flight
231.58 mi
372.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.58 mi
Kilometers
372.69 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.86 mi
Kilometers
427.86 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Cooperstown
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
132.9 mi
02h 45m
To Florence
132.9 mi
02h 45m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-2/US-141

    1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141

  13. 13

    Continue on South Stephenson Avenue

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Stephenson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US-2/US-141/M-95

    12.3 mi · 17 min · US-2/US-141/M-95

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Quinnesec Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Quinnesec Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quinnesec Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
126 mi · 47%
US 141
75.9 mi · 29%
I 41 North
23 mi · 9%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 6%
US-2/US-141/M-95
12.3 mi · 5%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

97.5 mi · 01h 44m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooperstown
02h 45m from Kenosha
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Cooperstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Kenosha and 132.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Cooperstown

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

27 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

51 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

63 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Florence. Straight-line distance: 231.58 mi (372.69 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population1,945
Coordinates45.9221800, -88.2518000
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Florence (-88.2518, 45.92218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.89 $79.79
Premium $4.65 $43.65 $87.31
Diesel $5.30 $49.75 $99.50

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 Florence. The current time is 00:55:20.

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.