How far is Kenosha, WI from Palmyra, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Palmyra, WI is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Palmyra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Palmyra.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 20 West: Yorkville, Waterford
89 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 40 sec · High Drive
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Turn straight onto Northwest Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway
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Continue on State Highway 83
1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on South Rochester Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Rochester Street
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Turn slight left
158 m · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto County Highway NN
6.2 mi · 10 min · County Highway NN
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Continue on East Main Street
3049 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Partridge Street
860 ft · 43 sec · Partridge Street
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Turn left onto West Waukesha Road
2749 ft · 1 min · West Waukesha Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Main Street
2998 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
55 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Palmyra.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 North
Merge slight left
6.98 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Palmyra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Palmyra?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Kenosha and 26.7 miles from Palmyra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Palmyra.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.47 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmyra
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 42.8777900, -88.5862100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmyra (-88.58621, 42.87779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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
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