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

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Lake Ripley, WI is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 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
78.97 mi
02h 01m
Flight
65.84 mi
105.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.84 mi
Kilometers
105.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.97 mi
Kilometers
127.09 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Ripley
Wed, Jun 3, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Wed, Jun 3, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-06-03T08:03
Arrive Lake Ripley
Wed, Jun 3, 10:05 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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
39.5 mi
01h 00m
To Lake Ripley
39.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Wisconsin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Madison Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1706 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road A

    2400 ft · 1 min · County Road A

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road A

    1432 ft · 46 sec · County Road A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ripley Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Ripley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ripley Road

    94 m · 23 sec · Ripley Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ripley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
23.2 mi · 29%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 22%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 18%
Madison Avenue
8.42 mi · 11%
North Wisconsin Street
5.43 mi · 7%
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
+13.1 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
01h 00m from Kenosha
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenosha and Sunny near Lake Ripley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Kenosha and 39.5 miles from Lake Ripley.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kenosha and Sunny near Lake Ripley.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Lake Ripley. Straight-line distance: 65.84 mi (105.96 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lake Ripley

Census designated place

Population1,779
Coordinates43.0058300, -88.9862200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Lake Ripley (-88.98622, 43.00583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Lake Ripley. The current time is 08:03:38.

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.