How far is Kenosha, WI from Wausaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Wausaukee, WI is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
215.33 mi
04h 14m
Flight
192.61 mi
309.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.61 mi
Kilometers
309.97 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.33 mi
Kilometers
346.54 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wausaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Wausaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Newton
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
107.7 mi
02h 07m
To Wausaukee
107.6 mi
02h 07m

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
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.6 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
126 mi · 58%
US 141
42.6 mi · 20%
I 41 North
23 mi · 11%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 8%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 2%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 1%
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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
02h 07m from Kenosha
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Wausaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Kenosha and 107.6 miles from Wausaukee.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

10 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

27 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

62 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

62 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Wausaukee. Straight-line distance: 192.61 mi (309.97 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wausaukee

Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Population1,085
Coordinates45.3708000, -87.9523300
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Wausaukee (-87.95233, 45.3708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $28.66
Round trip
$57.32
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.66 $57.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.65 $35.37 $70.74
Diesel $5.30 $40.31 $80.62

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 Wausaukee. The current time is 02:47:32.

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.