How far is Kenosha, WI from Shawano, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Shawano, WI is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.48 mi
03h 45m
Flight
156.85 mi
252.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.85 mi
Kilometers
252.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.48 mi
Kilometers
306.54 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Shawano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mosel
WI

Human settlement in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
95.2 mi
01h 52m
To Shawano
95.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 22: Shawano, Clintonville

    1494 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    2361 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
115 mi · 60%
WI 29 West
32.5 mi · 17%
I 41 North
26.6 mi · 14%
WI 172 West
6.44 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 2%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosel
01h 52m from Kenosha
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mosel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Kenosha and 95.3 miles from Shawano.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.

Stop Ideas Near Mosel

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

7 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

31 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

57 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

68 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Shawano. Straight-line distance: 156.85 mi (252.42 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Shawano

City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population8,885
Coordinates44.7822100, -88.6089900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Shawano (-88.60899, 44.78221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.44 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.88 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Shawano. The current time is 04:06:20.

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.