How far is Kenosha, WI from Knowlton, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Knowlton, WI is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
204.07 mi
04h 02m
Flight
174.21 mi
280.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.21 mi
Kilometers
280.36 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.07 mi
Kilometers
328.42 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 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
Fond du Lac
WI

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
102 mi
02h 01m
To Knowlton
102.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH DB: Knowlton, Lake Du Bay

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road DB

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road DB

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Knowlton Road

    141 m · 16 sec · Knowlton Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knowlton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 30%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 24%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 23%
US 45 North
16 mi · 8%
I 39 North
12.7 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fond du Lac
02h 01m from Kenosha
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near Knowlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Kenosha and 102.1 miles from Knowlton.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near Knowlton.

Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fond du Lac, 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 Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

3 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

28 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 174.21 mi (280.36 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Knowlton

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population2,027
Coordinates44.7163600, -89.6826200
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Knowlton (-89.68262, 44.71636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.30
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.15 $54.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.65 $33.51 $67.02
Diesel $5.30 $38.19 $76.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Knowlton. The current time is 23:04:00.

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.