How far is Kenosha, WI from Superior, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Superior, WI is about 426.9 miles (687 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.8 miles (571 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
426.88 mi
08h 07m
Flight
354.82 mi
571.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.82 mi
Kilometers
571.02 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.88 mi
Kilometers
687 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Superior
Sat, May 2, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, May 2, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-01T23:25
Arrive Superior
Sat, May 2, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 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
7:46 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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
213.3 mi
04h 03m
To Superior
213.6 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lenroot Highway

    2327 ft · 1 min · Lenroot Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Belknap Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Belknap Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tower Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Tower Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Tower Avenue

    573 ft · 27 sec · Tower Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tower Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 North
150 mi · 35%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 22%
I 94 West
77 mi · 18%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 15%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 54m

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
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
354.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
04h 03m from Kenosha
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Superior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 426.9 miles (687 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.3 miles from Kenosha and 213.6 miles from Superior.

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

The direct path is about 354.8 miles (571 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 $56.79 one way or $113.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Superior.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Superior. Straight-line distance: 354.82 mi (571.02 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Superior

City in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population2,265
Coordinates46.7207700, -92.1040800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Superior (-92.10408, 46.72077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.06 gal
57.02 L · about $56.79
Round trip
$113.58
30.12 gal · 114.04 L
Estimated CO2
133.8 kg one way
Round trip: 267.7 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.79 $113.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.05 $128.10
Premium $4.65 $70.09 $140.18
Diesel $5.30 $79.88 $159.76

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Superior. The current time is 23:25:34.

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.