How far is Kenosha, WI from Whitewater, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Whitewater, WI is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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.
Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Whitewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Whitewater.
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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
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight right
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Wisconsin Street
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Elkhorn Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Elkhorn Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
53 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Milwaukee Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto West Whitewater Street
77 m · 9 sec · West Whitewater Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
125 m · 14 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Whitewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
75th Street
Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Whitewater?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Lake Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Kenosha and 29.5 miles from Whitewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitewater.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Geneva
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 Lake Geneva.
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Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Whitewater. Straight-line distance: 49.35 mi (79.42 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 Whitewater
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,491 |
| Coordinates | 42.8336200, -88.7323300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitewater (-88.73233, 42.83362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
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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