How far is Kenosha, WI from Rubicon, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Rubicon, WI is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
79.08 mi
01h 46m
Flight
61.32 mi
98.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.27 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rubicon
Tue, May 5, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Tue, May 5, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-04T23:25
Arrive Rubicon
Tue, May 5, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
West Allis
WI

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

From Kenosha
39.5 mi
00h 53m
To Rubicon
39.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Rubicon.

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 60 West: Slinger, Hartford

    2098 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 60

    2704 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 60

  14. 14

    Continue on East Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · East Commerce Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on East Sumner Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · East Sumner Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sumner Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sumner Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road P

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road P

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road P

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Rome Road

    81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 62%
US 41 North
5.17 mi · 7%
State Highway 60
5.17 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 6%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 5%
East Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Allis
00h 53m from Kenosha
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rubicon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Rubicon?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Kenosha and 39.6 miles from Rubicon.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rubicon.

Stop Ideas Near West Allis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Allis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Allis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

34 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

82 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Rubicon. Straight-line distance: 61.32 mi (98.69 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Rubicon

#2 Rubicon

Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,198
Coordinates43.3402800, -88.4576000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Rubicon (-88.4576, 43.34028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Rubicon. The current time is 23:25:24.

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.