How far is Kenosha, WI from McFarland, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to McFarland, WI is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.65 mi
02h 16m
Flight
80.11 mi
128.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.65 mi
Kilometers
166.81 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Tue, May 5, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-05T16:14
Arrive McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Darien
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
51.8 mi
01h 08m
To McFarland
51.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto County Highway N

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Fieldview Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  29. 29

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  30. 30

    Continue on Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
27.6 mi · 27%
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 20%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 13%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 12%
County Road MN
3.79 mi · 4%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

27.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
01h 08m from Kenosha
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Kenosha and 51.9 miles from McFarland.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

26 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 80.11 mi (128.92 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and McFarland. The current time is 16:14:40.

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.