How far is Kenosha, WI from Wind Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Wind Lake, WI is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
33.57 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.07 mi
38.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.07 mi
Kilometers
38.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.02 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wind Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Wind Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Yorkville
WI

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kenosha
16.8 mi
00h 26m
To Wind Lake
16.8 mi
00h 26m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Wind Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Wind Lake.

  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

    7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 20 West: Yorkville, Waterford

    89 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Raynor Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Union Church Drive;Eight Mile Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Drive;Eight Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Loomis Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Loomis Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Wind Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
7.29 mi · 22%
North Raynor Avenue
6.99 mi · 21%
Washington Avenue
6.23 mi · 19%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 11%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 9%
West Loomis Road
2.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Raynor Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

6.99 mi · 00h 11m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 26m from Kenosha
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Wind Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Wind Lake?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Kenosha and 16.8 miles from Wind Lake.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Wind Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

34 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

76 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Wind Lake. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.74 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Wind Lake

#2 Wind Lake

Census designated place

Population5,342
Coordinates42.8294600, -88.1587000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Wind Lake (-88.1587, 42.82946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 Wind Lake. The current time is 02:25:43.

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.