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

The driving distance from Lake Geneva, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.19 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.15 mi
50.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.15 mi
Kilometers
50.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.42 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 25, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Geneva
Sat, Apr 25, 3:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Geneva
2026-04-25T13:52
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 25, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Geneva
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Salem
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Lake Geneva
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Kenosha
16.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 50

  3. 3

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.9 mi · 42%
State Highway 50
13.3 mi · 40%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 7%
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 4%
63rd Street
0.73 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.71 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 22m from Lake Geneva
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lake Geneva and 16.8 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

25 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

59 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Geneva and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 31.15 mi (50.13 km).

Lake Geneva

#1 Lake Geneva

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population8,096
Coordinates42.5916800, -88.4334300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.433429, 42.591716)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.98 $9.95
Premium $4.65 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.30 $6.21 $12.41

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Geneva and Kenosha. The current time is 13:52:33.

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.