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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.79 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.35 mi
79.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.35 mi
Kilometers
79.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.79 mi
Kilometers
94.62 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitewater
Sun, May 3, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sun, May 3, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-03T09:21
Arrive Whitewater
Sun, May 3, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Lake Geneva
WI

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
29.3 mi
00h 44m
To Whitewater
29.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward WI 67 South: Elkhorn

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Wisconsin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elkhorn Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Elkhorn Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    53 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto East Milwaukee Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Whitewater Street

    77 m · 9 sec · West Whitewater Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    125 m · 14 sec · West Center Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
23.2 mi · 40%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 24%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.31 mi · 16%
North Wisconsin Street
5.43 mi · 9%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Geneva
00h 44m from Kenosha
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Whitewater. Straight-line distance: 49.35 mi (79.42 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Whitewater

#2 Whitewater

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,491
Coordinates42.8336200, -88.7323300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Whitewater (-88.73233, 42.83362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Whitewater. The current time is 09:21:16.

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.