How far is Kenosha, WI from Lebanon, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Lebanon, WI is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
85.18 mi
01h 57m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.18 mi
Kilometers
137.09 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Elm Grove
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
42.6 mi
00h 58m
To Lebanon
42.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 19 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road F

    5.1 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  18. 18

    Continue on American Street

    1390 ft · 28 sec · American Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    72 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road SC

    3.6 mi · 9 min · County Road SC

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway R

    3.2 mi · 8 min · County Highway R

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Street

    43 m · 4 sec · South Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 34%
East-West Freeway
28.2 mi · 33%
County Road F
5.14 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 5%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 4%
County Road SC
3.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm Grove
00h 58m from Kenosha
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Kenosha and 42.6 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elm Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elm Grove.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

13 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

17 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

75 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.31 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,636
Coordinates43.2552800, -88.6267700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Lebanon (-88.62677, 43.25528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Lebanon. The current time is 23:49:48.

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.