How far is Kenosha, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
44.32 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.74 mi
59.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.32 mi
Kilometers
71.32 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, May 21, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-21T17:00
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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

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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kenosha
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To Whitefish Bay
22.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Whitefish Bay.

  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

    11.6 mi · 17 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East

    1692 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road

    132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hampton Road

    102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
23 mi · 52%
North-South Freeway
11.6 mi · 26%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 8%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 7%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 2%
North Berkeley Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 31m from Kenosha
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Whitefish Bay?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 22.2 miles from Kenosha and 22.1 miles from Whitefish Bay.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenosha and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

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 Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 36.74 mi (59.13 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 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.63 $13.27
Premium $4.65 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.30 $8.27 $16.55

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Whitefish Bay. The current time is 17:00:04.

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.