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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.74 mi
02h 17m
Flight
80.21 mi
129.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.21 mi
Kilometers
129.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.69 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rutland
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-12T19:37
Arrive Rutland
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Delavan
WI

City in United States of America

From Kenosha
48.3 mi
01h 08m
To Rutland
48.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    31.1 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North County Road M

    105 m · 8 sec · North County Road M

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway M

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 54 sec · North Tupper Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Old Stage Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Old Stage Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 21%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 14%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 13%
US Highway 14
5.89 mi · 6%
US 14
3.58 mi · 4%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delavan
01h 08m from Kenosha
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

30 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

49 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

61 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 80.21 mi (129.09 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Rutland

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,090
Coordinates42.8788900, -89.3501200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Rutland (-89.35012, 42.87889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Rutland. The current time is 19:37:17.

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.