How far is Kenosha, WI from West Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to West Chicago, IL is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and West Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and West Chicago.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 50
98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 75th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
2248 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.2 mi · 27 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Palatine Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Schmale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Schmale Road
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Turn right onto West Geneva Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Geneva Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Galena Street
149 m · 24 sec · Galena Street
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Turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and West Chicago.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near West Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to West Chicago?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Riverwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Kenosha and 36.7 miles from West Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near West Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Riverwoods
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 Riverwoods.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and West Chicago. Straight-line distance: 52.18 mi (83.97 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 Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.8847500, -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Chicago (-88.20396, 41.88475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
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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