How far is Kenosha, WI from Rio, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Rio, WI is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Rio.
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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
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 North: Watertown
100 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford
1819 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Continue on Lowell Street
1528 ft · 43 sec · Lowell Street
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Continue on East James Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · East James Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1835 ft · 56 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Harvey Street
55 m · 8 sec · West Harvey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Harvey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Rio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Rio?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Kenosha and 63.4 miles from Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Rio.
Stop Ideas Near Delafield
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 Delafield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Rio. Straight-line distance: 93.23 mi (150.04 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 Rio
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,047 |
| Coordinates | 43.4477600, -89.2398400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio (-89.23984, 43.44776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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