How far is Kenosha, WI from Lincoln, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Lincoln, WI is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the south-western Netherlands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Lincoln.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P, CTH DK: Dyckesville
1531 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Sugarbush Road
1043 ft · 29 sec · North Sugarbush Road
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Continue on County Road DK
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road DK
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Turn right onto County Road S
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road S
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road S
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Turn left onto Red River Lincoln T L Road
26 m · 4 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Lincoln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
91.9 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Kenosha and 86.4 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Oostburg
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 Oostburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 140.77 mi (226.55 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 Lincoln
Town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States
| Population | 1,521 |
| Coordinates | 44.6180500, -87.6420400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-87.64204, 44.61805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
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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