How far is Kenosha, WI from Minocqua, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Minocqua, WI is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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
288.51 mi
05h 44m
Flight
245.58 mi
395.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.58 mi
Kilometers
395.23 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.51 mi
Kilometers
464.32 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minocqua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Minocqua
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
144.2 mi
02h 52m
To Minocqua
144.3 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street

    1258 ft · 53 sec · Chippewa Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    685 ft · 32 sec · East Front Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
101 mi · 35%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 21%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 17%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 16%
US 45 North
16 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
02h 52m from Kenosha
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minocqua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Kenosha and 144.3 miles from Minocqua.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.39 one way or $76.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minocqua.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Minocqua. Straight-line distance: 245.58 mi (395.23 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Minocqua

Town in northwestern Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,453
Coordinates45.8713400, -89.7109800
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Minocqua (-89.71098, 45.87134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.54 L · about $38.39
Round trip
$76.78
20.36 gal · 77.08 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.39 $76.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.30 $86.59
Premium $4.65 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $5.30 $53.99 $107.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Minocqua. The current time is 02:09:39.

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.