How far is Kenosha, WI from Wabeno, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Wabeno, WI is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
244.25 mi
04h 59m
Flight
201.54 mi
324.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.54 mi
Kilometers
324.35 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.25 mi
Kilometers
393.09 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wabeno
Sun, May 31, 1:52 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, May 31, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-30T20:52
Arrive Wabeno
Sun, May 31, 1:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Francis Creek
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
122.1 mi
02h 29m
To Wabeno
122.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, US 141 Business: Antigo, Marinette

    1539 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 64

    70 m · 4 sec · State Highway 64

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64

    592 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 64

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 64

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 64

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64

    20.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 64

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32

    22.3 mi · 33 min · State Highway 32

  18. 18

    Continue on Branch Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Branch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cavour Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Cavour Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cavour Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
126 mi · 51%
US 141
23.4 mi · 10%
I 41 North
23 mi · 9%
State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 64
20.3 mi · 8%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
201.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francis Creek
02h 29m from Kenosha
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Clear near Wabeno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Kenosha and 122.2 miles from Wabeno.

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

The direct path is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Clear near Wabeno.

Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

14 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

42 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

50 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

55 mi away
100 East Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Wabeno. Straight-line distance: 201.54 mi (324.35 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Wabeno

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates45.4385800, -88.6603900
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Wabeno (-88.66039, 45.43858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.63 L · about $32.51
Round trip
$65.01
17.24 gal · 65.26 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.51 $65.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.66 $73.32
Premium $4.65 $40.12 $80.23
Diesel $5.30 $45.72 $91.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Wabeno. The current time is 20:52:54.

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.