How far is Kenosha, WI from New Glarus, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to New Glarus, WI is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
109.33 mi
02h 39m
Flight
93.46 mi
150.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.46 mi
Kilometers
150.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.33 mi
Kilometers
175.95 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Glarus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive New Glarus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
54.6 mi
01h 19m
To New Glarus
54.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and New Glarus.

  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

    32.8 mi · 50 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 4th street

    2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway C

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 104

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 104

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Amidon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amidon Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 92

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road W

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road W

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road CC

    809 ft · 13 sec · County Road CC

  27. 27

    Continue on County Highway W

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway W

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 69

    918 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 69

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    120 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto 6th Avenue

    825 ft · 34 sec · 6th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 19%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 13%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 92
5.84 mi · 5%
County Highway W
4.37 mi · 4%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 19m from Kenosha
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near New Glarus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to New Glarus?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 54.6 miles from Kenosha and 54.7 miles from New Glarus.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near New Glarus.

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
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and New Glarus. Straight-line distance: 93.46 mi (150.41 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
New Glarus

#2 New Glarus

Village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,375
Coordinates42.8144500, -89.6351200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: New Glarus (-89.63512, 42.81445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.6 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.2 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 New Glarus. The current time is 23:36:38.

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.