How far is Kenosha, WI from Rib Mountain, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Rib Mountain, WI is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.64 mi
04h 22m
Flight
185.56 mi
298.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.56 mi
Kilometers
298.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.64 mi
Kilometers
353.48 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rib Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T08:54
Arrive Rib Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
109.8 mi
02h 11m
To Rib Mountain
109.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Rib Mountain.

  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 left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2758 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Rib Mountain Drive

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rib Mountain Drive

    1643 ft · 53 sec · Rib Mountain Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on State Park Road

    1433 ft · 1 min · State Park Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Violet Lane

    86 m · 15 sec · Violet Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fern Lane

    2614 ft · 2 min · Fern Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bittersweet Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Bittersweet Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Bellflower Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Bellflower Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Camelia Lane

    562 ft · 30 sec · Camelia Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Begonia Street

    135 m · 24 sec · Begonia Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 28%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 22%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 21%
I 39 North
30.5 mi · 14%
US 45 North
16 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.58 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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
02h 11m from Kenosha
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rib Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Rib Mountain?

The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Kenosha and 109.9 miles from Rib Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rib Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Rib Mountain. Straight-line distance: 185.56 mi (298.63 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Rib Mountain

#2 Rib Mountain

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population6,890
Coordinates44.9127500, -89.6754000
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Rib Mountain (-89.6754, 44.91275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.34 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.45
15.5 gal · 58.68 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.23 $58.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.96 $65.92
Premium $4.65 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $5.30 $41.11 $82.21

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 Rib Mountain. The current time is 08:54:47.

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.