How far is Kenosha, WI from Nashville, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Nashville, WI is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
259.39 mi
05h 29m
Flight
211.61 mi
340.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.61 mi
Kilometers
340.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.39 mi
Kilometers
417.44 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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
Maribel
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
129.7 mi
02h 44m
To Nashville
129.7 mi
02h 44m

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
39°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 22: Shawano, Clintonville

    1494 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    2361 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55

  23. 23

    Continue on Ben Warrington Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Ben Warrington Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1117 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 47

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 55

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · State Highway 55

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Highway B

    3.6 mi · 9 min · County Highway B

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cole Lane

    11 m · 2 sec · Cole Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
115 mi · 44%
State Highway 55
60.6 mi · 23%
WI 29 West
32.5 mi · 13%
I 41 North
26.6 mi · 10%
WI 172 West
6.44 mi · 2%
State Highway 47
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maribel
02h 44m from Kenosha
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Slight Chance Light Snow near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Maribel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Kenosha and 129.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Slight Chance Light Snow near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Maribel

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

24 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

31 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

48 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

59 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 211.61 mi (340.55 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Nashville (-89.02484, 45.52274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.65 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.3 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.50 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $4.65 $42.58 $85.17
Diesel $5.30 $48.53 $97.06

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 Nashville. The current time is 00:59:57.

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.