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

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to New London, WI is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
151.28 mi
03h 02m
Flight
133.13 mi
214.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.13 mi
Kilometers
214.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.28 mi
Kilometers
243.46 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Tue, Jun 2, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Tue, Jun 2, 8:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-06-02T02:05
Arrive New London
Tue, Jun 2, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 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
Addison
WI

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
75.6 mi
01h 31m
To New London
75.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Beacon Avenue

    1650 ft · 35 sec · East Beacon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Pearl Street

    1619 ft · 42 sec · South Pearl Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West North Water Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 41%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 33%
US 45 North
18.9 mi · 13%
US Highway 45
7.1 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.73 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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
01h 31m from Kenosha
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Kenosha and 75.6 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

36 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

37 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and New London. Straight-line distance: 133.13 mi (214.26 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 New London

City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,435
Coordinates44.3927600, -88.7398300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: New London (-88.73983, 44.39276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and New London. The current time is 02:05:31.

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.