How far is Little Black, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Little Black, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 266 miles (428.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.03 mi
04h 16m
Flight
214.39 mi
345.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.39 mi
Kilometers
345.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.03 mi
Kilometers
428.14 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sun, May 31, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 5:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Black
2026-05-31T09:12
Arrive Kenosha
Sun, May 31, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Black
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Little Black
132.4 mi
02h 08m
To Kenosha
133.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Black and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Black and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Black 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 33%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 19%
North 4th Street
30.4 mi · 11%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 11%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 9%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
02h 08m from Little Black
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Black 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 Little Black to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 266 miles (428.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Little Black and 133.7 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Black and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 214.39 mi (345.02 km).

Little Black

#1 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Black Birch Drive (-90.329437, 45.106077)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.54 L · about $35.41
Round trip
$70.82
18.78 gal · 71.08 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.41 $70.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.94 $79.87
Premium $4.65 $43.70 $87.40
Diesel $5.30 $49.80 $99.61

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Black and Kenosha. The current time is 09:12:20.

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.