How far is Kenosha, WI from Genoa City, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Genoa City, WI is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.64 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.49 mi
42.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.49 mi
Kilometers
42.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Genoa City
Tue, May 12, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Genoa City
Tue, May 12, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Paddock Lake
WI

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
15.3 mi
00h 26m
To Genoa City
15.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Genoa City.

  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

    12.8 mi · 20 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    622 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 288th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cogswell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cogswell Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Bassett Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bassett Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lance Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lance Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Richmond Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 125th Street

    1444 ft · 40 sec · 125th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    109 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway H

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
12.9 mi · 42%
Bassett Road
4.13 mi · 13%
State Highway 50
2.67 mi · 9%
Richmond Road
1.97 mi · 6%
Lance Drive
1.55 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

12.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paddock Lake
00h 26m from Kenosha
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Genoa City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Genoa City?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Paddock Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Kenosha and 15.3 miles from Genoa City.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Genoa City.

Stop Ideas Near Paddock Lake

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

23 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

53 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

61 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Genoa City. Straight-line distance: 26.49 mi (42.63 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Genoa City

#2 Genoa City

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,975
Coordinates42.4983500, -88.3281500
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Genoa City (-88.32815, 42.49835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Genoa City. The current time is 19:13:02.

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.