How far is Kenosha, WI from Little Black, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Little Black, WI is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.52 mi
05h 16m
Flight
214.39 mi
345.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.39 mi
Kilometers
345.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.52 mi
Kilometers
425.71 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 3:33 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, May 31, 8:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-31T10:17
Arrive Little Black
Sun, May 31, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
132.2 mi
02h 38m
To Little Black
132.4 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Little Black.

  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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    31 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Abbotsford

    1913 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 38 sec · Apple Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Black Birch Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Birch Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 23%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 19%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 18%
I 39 North
33.2 mi · 13%
WI 29 West
31 mi · 12%
US 45 North
16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
02h 38m from Kenosha
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Little Black?

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Kenosha and 132.4 miles from Little Black.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Little Black. Straight-line distance: 214.39 mi (345.02 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Little Black

#2 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Little Black (-90.32958, 45.10608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.33 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.66 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Little Black. The current time is 10:17:26.

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.