How far is Kenosha, WI from Milford, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Milford, WI is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
90.89 mi
01h 53m
Flight
63.01 mi
101.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.01 mi
Kilometers
101.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.89 mi
Kilometers
146.28 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
45.4 mi
00h 56m
To Milford
45.5 mi
00h 56m

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
49°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 Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.3 mi · 37 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo

    1555 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 89

    141 m · 15 sec · State Highway 89

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1381 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Tyranena Park Road

    1 km · 2 min · East Tyranena Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road A

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road Q

    1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
44.6 mi · 49%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 32%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 5%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 4%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 3%
County Road A
2.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

34.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm Grove
00h 56m from Kenosha
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 45.4 miles from Kenosha and 45.5 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.1 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 5.2 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 10.1 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 Milford. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.41 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Milford

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,135
Coordinates43.1008300, -88.8467700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Milford (-88.84677, 43.10083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 Milford. The current time is 00:15:37.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.