How far is Kenosha, WI from Rutland, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Rutland, WI is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Rutland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Rutland.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 50
98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
31.1 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto North County Road M
105 m · 8 sec · North County Road M
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Continue on County Highway M
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 54 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Turn sharp right onto Old Stage Road
134 m · 11 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn right
54 m · 13 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 Rutland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
31.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rutland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Rutland?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Kenosha and 48.5 miles from Rutland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rutland.
Stop Ideas Near Delavan
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 Delavan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 80.21 mi (129.09 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 Rutland
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.8788900, -89.3501200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutland (-89.35012, 42.87889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
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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