How far is Kenosha, WI from West Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to West Bend, WI is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and West Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and West Bend.
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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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Bend Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · West Bend Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
73 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
100 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and West Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
24.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near West Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to West Bend?
The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 37.1 miles from Kenosha and 37.1 miles from West Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny near West Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and West Bend. Straight-line distance: 60.89 mi (98 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 West Bend
City in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,715 |
| Coordinates | 43.4252800, -88.1834300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bend (-88.18343, 43.42528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
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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