How far is Kenosha, WI from Montrose, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Montrose, WI is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
111.92 mi
02h 42m
Flight
91.47 mi
147.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.47 mi
Kilometers
147.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.12 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montrose
Mon, May 25, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Mon, May 25, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-25T17:48
Arrive Montrose
Mon, May 25, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
55.9 mi
01h 21m
To Montrose
56 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.1 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North County Road M

    105 m · 8 sec · North County Road M

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway M

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 54 sec · North Tupper Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Highway A

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway A

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Highway MM

    968 ft · 17 sec · County Highway MM

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Highway A

    5.7 mi · 10 min · County Highway A

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto County Road D

    1157 ft · 23 sec · County Road D

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Frenchtown Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Frenchtown Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Highway 69

    2806 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 69

  33. 33

    Turn left onto County Road A

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road A

  34. 34

    Turn left onto County Road PB

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road PB

  35. 35

    Continue on County Highway PB

    117 m · 9 sec · County Highway PB

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Montrose Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Feller Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Feller Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Feller Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 18%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 12%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 14
7.05 mi · 6%
County Highway A
6.96 mi · 6%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

31.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 21m from Kenosha
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Chance Rain Showers near Montrose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Kenosha and 56 miles from Montrose.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 91.47 mi (147.21 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Montrose

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,150
Coordinates42.8827800, -89.5773400
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Montrose (-89.57734, 42.88278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Montrose. The current time is 17:48:18.

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.