How far is Kenosha, WI from Gillett, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Gillett, WI is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
193.82 mi
03h 51m
Flight
161.12 mi
259.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.12 mi
Kilometers
259.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.82 mi
Kilometers
311.92 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillett
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-18T10:57
Arrive Gillett
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Mosel
WI

Human settlement in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
96.9 mi
01h 55m
To Gillett
96.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1860 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    2419 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 22

  14. 14

    Continue on State Hwy 22

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Highland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1471 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 22

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 22

    79 m · 4 sec · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on North McKenzie Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · North McKenzie Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North McKenzie Street

    1788 ft · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Mackenzie Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Mackenzie Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mackenzie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
126 mi · 65%
I 41 North
23 mi · 12%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 22
8.16 mi · 4%
US 141
7.1 mi · 4%
State Hwy 22
4.3 mi · 2%
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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosel
01h 55m from Kenosha
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Rain Likely near Gillett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Mosel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Kenosha and 96.9 miles from Gillett.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Rain Likely near Gillett.

Stop Ideas Near Mosel

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

7 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

31 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

57 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

68 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Gillett. Straight-line distance: 161.12 mi (259.29 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Gillett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates44.8899900, -88.3073200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Gillett (-88.30732, 44.88999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.89 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.59
13.68 gal · 51.78 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.79 $51.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.65 $31.83 $63.67
Diesel $5.30 $36.28 $72.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Gillett. The current time is 10:57:44.

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.