How far is Kenosha, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Milwaukee.
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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
6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
1303 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue
2299 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Plankinton Avenue
1318 ft · 49 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 48 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Milwaukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Kenosha and 20.6 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
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 Caledonia.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 31.68 mi (50.98 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 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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