How far is Kenosha, WI from Kaukauna, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Kaukauna, WI is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Kaukauna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Kaukauna.
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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
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Debruin Road
83 m · 12 sec · Debruin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Debruin Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Continue on Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Kaukauna.
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
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Rain Showers near Kaukauna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Kaukauna?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Kenosha and 74.8 miles from Kaukauna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Rain Showers near Kaukauna.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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 Addison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Kaukauna. Straight-line distance: 119.16 mi (191.77 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 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaukauna (-88.27205, 44.27804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.41 | $44.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
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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