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

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Lake Wisconsin, WI is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
133.84 mi
02h 44m
Flight
104.09 mi
167.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.09 mi
Kilometers
167.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.84 mi
Kilometers
215.39 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Wisconsin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Lake Wisconsin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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

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
Oconomowoc
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
66.9 mi
01h 22m
To Lake Wisconsin
67 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 60

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kohn Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kohn Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Richards Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Richards Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway V

    3.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway V

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Summerville Park Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Summerville Park Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summerville Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 48%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 22%
I 39 North
18.6 mi · 14%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 3%
County Highway V
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconomowoc
01h 22m from Kenosha
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Lake Wisconsin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Oconomowoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Kenosha and 67 miles from Lake Wisconsin.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Lake Wisconsin.

Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

50 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Lake Wisconsin. Straight-line distance: 104.09 mi (167.52 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lake Wisconsin

Census designated place in Columbia and Sauk counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population4,189
Coordinates43.3736000, -89.5756800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Lake Wisconsin (-89.57568, 43.3736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.88 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.76 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Lake Wisconsin. The current time is 01:40:42.

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.