How far is La Valle, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from La Valle, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
175.34 mi
02h 56m
Flight
135.28 mi
217.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.28 mi
Kilometers
217.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.34 mi
Kilometers
282.19 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in La Valle
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Valle
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Valle
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From La Valle
87.1 mi
01h 28m
To Kenosha
88.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°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 La Valle and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Valle and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1259 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    134 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Continue on West Munroe Avenue

    1734 ft · 45 sec · West Munroe Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

    61 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Valle and Kenosha.

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 37%
West Munroe Avenue
47.7 mi · 27%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 4%
State Highway 33
6.42 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 28m from La Valle
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Valle and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Valle to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from La Valle and 88.3 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Valle and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Valle and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 135.28 mi (217.71 km).

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#1 La Valle

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,397
Coordinates43.5822000, -90.1281800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: North East Street (-90.128416, 43.58223)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 La Valle and Kenosha. The current time is 00:08:20.

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.