How far is Kenosha, WI from West Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.19 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.53 mi
49.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.19 mi
Kilometers
63.07 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, May 30, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-30T09:08
Arrive West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
19.6 mi
00h 29m
To West Milwaukee
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and West Milwaukee.

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 60th Street

    1281 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 60th Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · South 60th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Beloit Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Beloit Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    85 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1199 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    94 m · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
24.6 mi · 63%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 10%
South 60th Street
3.15 mi · 8%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 8%
Airport Freeway
2.08 mi · 5%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 29m from Kenosha
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Sunny near West Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to West Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Kenosha and 19.6 miles from West Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near West Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and West Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
West Milwaukee

#2 West Milwaukee

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,090
Coordinates43.0125100, -87.9725900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: West Milwaukee (-87.97259, 43.01251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and West Milwaukee. The current time is 09:08:08.

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.