How far is Kenosha, WI from Sanborn, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Sanborn, WI is about 375.4 miles (604.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
375.44 mi
07h 51m
Flight
306.28 mi
492.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.28 mi
Kilometers
492.91 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.44 mi
Kilometers
604.22 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanborn
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-17T03:37
Arrive Sanborn
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Park Ridge
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
187.6 mi
03h 55m
To Sanborn
187.8 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice

    118 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    32.2 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1125 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 13

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  25. 25

    Continue on South Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  27. 27

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  29. 29

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  30. 30

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue South

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 13

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  32. 32

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 13

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  34. 34

    Continue on East Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · East Broadway

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13

  36. 36

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 13

    12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Highway 112

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 112

  39. 39

    Turn sharp left onto County Road E

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road E

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
76.5 mi · 20%
State Highway 13
65.2 mi · 17%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 16%
I 41 North
49.2 mi · 13%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 12%
US 8
32.7 mi · 9%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
306.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Ridge
03h 55m from Kenosha
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 375.4 miles (604.2 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Kenosha and 187.8 miles from Sanborn.

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

The direct path is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.97 one way or $99.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.

Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

2 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

3 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

28 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

38 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Sanborn. Straight-line distance: 306.28 mi (492.91 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Sanborn

Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Population1,269
Coordinates46.4330000, -90.9088000
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Sanborn (-90.9088, 46.433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.25 gal
50.15 L · about $49.97
Round trip
$99.93
26.5 gal · 100.3 L
Estimated CO2
117.8 kg one way
Round trip: 235.5 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.97 $99.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.35 $112.70
Premium $4.65 $61.67 $123.33
Diesel $5.30 $70.28 $140.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Sanborn. The current time is 03:37:24.

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.