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

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
202.58 mi
04h 05m
Flight
163.18 mi
262.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.18 mi
Kilometers
262.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.58 mi
Kilometers
326.02 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Cleveland
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
101.3 mi
02h 02m
To Whitefish Bay
101.3 mi
02h 02m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

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

    28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  17. 17

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Whitefish Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    5 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
120 mi · 59%
WI 54
33.7 mi · 17%
I 41 North
23 mi · 11%
State Highway 42/57
10.7 mi · 5%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 2%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

91.9 mi · 01h 38m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
02h 02m from Kenosha
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly 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 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Kenosha and 101.3 miles from Whitefish Bay.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

19 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

19 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

64 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 163.18 mi (262.61 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Whitefish Bay

#2 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 Whitefish Bay. The current time is 00:51:49.

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.