How far is Kenosha, WI from Townsend, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Townsend, WI is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Townsend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Townsend.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, US 141 Business: Antigo, Marinette
1539 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 64
70 m · 4 sec · State Highway 64
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64
592 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 64
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 64
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 64
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64
20.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32
18.1 mi · 27 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto Elm Street
23 m · 3 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Townsend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
97.5 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near Townsend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Townsend?
The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Kenosha and 117.4 miles from Townsend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near Townsend.
Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manitowoc Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 193.35 mi (311.17 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townsend
Town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -88.5895500 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townsend (-88.58955, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.54 | $77.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.92 | $87.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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