How far is Lancaster, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Lancaster, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Kenosha.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
56 m · 12 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Cherry Street
97 m · 16 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
1084 ft · 37 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto County Road A
582 ft · 12 sec · County Road A
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Continue on East Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on County Road A
2559 ft · 56 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto State Highway 129
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 129
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
2616 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Dodgeville Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway
45 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway
1699 ft · 26 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Keep slight left
38.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
2419 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville, Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
32.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
947 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
158 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
108 m · 8 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 63rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 57th Street
94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Kenosha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dodgeville Expressway
Keep slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Lancaster and 81 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM 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 Lancaster and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Deerfield
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 Deerfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 147.79 mi (237.85 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.8474900, -90.7106800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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