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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
40.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23: Johnson Street
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Johnson Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Fond du Lac Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street
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Turn right onto Watson Street
859 ft · 25 sec · Watson Street
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
1985 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Thrasher Drive
1255 ft · 34 sec · Thrasher Drive
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Continue on North Lawson Drive
1406 ft · 46 sec · North Lawson Drive
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1692 ft · 52 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
10 m · 3 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Bayview Court
15 m · 2 sec · Bayview Court
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Green Lake. Straight-line distance: 104.22 mi (167.72 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Lake
City in and county seat of Green Lake County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 43.8441500, -88.9601100 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Lake (-88.96011, 43.84415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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