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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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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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.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 50
98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight right
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Wisconsin Street
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2209 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
8.1 mi · 13 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue straight
1706 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto County Road A
2400 ft · 1 min · County Road A
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Continue on County Road A
1432 ft · 46 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto Ripley Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Ripley Road
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
94 m · 23 sec · Ripley Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhorn.
Janesville, Wisconsin
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Sturtevant station
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Lake Ripley. Straight-line distance: 65.84 mi (105.96 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 Lake Ripley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 43.0058300, -88.9862200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ripley (-88.98622, 43.00583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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