How far is Kenosha, WI from Howards Grove, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Howards Grove, WI is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
98.34 mi
02h 01m
Flight
86.31 mi
138.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.34 mi
Kilometers
158.27 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howards Grove
Wed, Jun 10, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Wed, Jun 10, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-06-10T08:36
Arrive Howards Grove
Wed, Jun 10, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
River Hills
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
49.2 mi
01h 00m
To Howards Grove
49.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Howards Grove.

  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

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 42: Sheboygan, Howards Grove

    877 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    575 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1204 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 42

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    537 ft · 11 sec · College Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
63.3 mi · 64%
I 41 North
23 mi · 23%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
3.37 mi · 3%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 3%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Hills
01h 00m from Kenosha
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kenosha and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Howards Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Howards Grove?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Kenosha and 49.2 miles from Howards Grove.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kenosha and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Howards Grove.

Stop Ideas Near River Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around River Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Hills.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

66 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Howards Grove. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.9 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Howards Grove

#2 Howards Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,279
Coordinates43.8338800, -87.8200900
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Howards Grove (-87.82009, 43.83388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Howards Grove. The current time is 08:36:37.

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.