How far is Kenosha, WI from Green Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Green Lake, WI is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
128.92 mi
02h 48m
Flight
104.22 mi
167.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.22 mi
Kilometers
167.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.92 mi
Kilometers
207.48 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Green Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Jackson
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
64.4 mi
01h 24m
To Green Lake
64.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Green Lake.

  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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 23: Johnson Street

    753 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Johnson Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · West Johnson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on East Fond du Lac Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Watson Street

    859 ft · 25 sec · Watson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    1985 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thrasher Drive

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Thrasher Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lawson Drive

    1406 ft · 46 sec · North Lawson Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1692 ft · 52 sec · Mill Street

  24. 24

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

    10 m · 3 sec · South Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bayview Court

    15 m · 2 sec · Bayview Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Court

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 38%
US 41 North
40.6 mi · 31%
West Johnson Street
10.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 23
7.83 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 4%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

40.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 24m from Kenosha
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Green Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Green Lake?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Kenosha and 64.5 miles from Green Lake.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Green Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

38 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

47 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

53 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Green Lake. Straight-line distance: 104.22 mi (167.72 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Green Lake

#2 Green Lake

City in and county seat of Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Population1,176
Coordinates43.8441500, -88.9601100
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Green Lake (-88.96011, 43.84415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $4.65 $21.18 $42.35
Diesel $5.30 $24.13 $48.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Green Lake. The current time is 00:14:18.

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.