How far is Kenosha, WI from Sullivan, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Sullivan, WI is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
73.65 mi
01h 37m
Flight
48.85 mi
78.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.85 mi
Kilometers
78.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.65 mi
Kilometers
118.53 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T04:42
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Kenosha
36.8 mi
00h 48m
To Sullivan
36.8 mi
00h 48m

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
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road

    71 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road

    72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road

    32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 18

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    3095 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 39%
East-West Freeway
20.4 mi · 28%
Sunset Drive
5.31 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 6%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 5%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 48m from Kenosha
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Kenosha and 36.8 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Sullivan.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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 Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 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 3.9 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 8 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 48.85 mi (78.62 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Sullivan

Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population2,299
Coordinates43.0127900, -88.5881600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Sullivan (-88.58816, 43.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 Sullivan. The current time is 04:42:03.

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.