How far is Manitowoc Rapids, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Manitowoc Rapids, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
117.94 mi
01h 59m
Flight
104.81 mi
168.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.81 mi
Kilometers
168.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.8 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Manitowoc Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manitowoc Rapids
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manitowoc Rapids
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
Grafton
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Manitowoc Rapids
58.5 mi
00h 59m
To Kenosha
59.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSE
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 Manitowoc Rapids and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manitowoc Rapids and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on North Rapids Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Rapids Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calumet Avenue

    1656 ft · 47 sec · Calumet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · 54th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manitowoc Rapids and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Avenue
82 mi · 70%
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi · 21%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 3%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 3%
North Rapids Road
1.84 mi · 2%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Avenue

Merge slight left

81.7 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 59m from Manitowoc Rapids
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manitowoc Rapids 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 Manitowoc Rapids to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Manitowoc Rapids and 59.5 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manitowoc Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

32 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

42 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

52 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

63 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manitowoc Rapids and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 104.81 mi (168.68 km).

Manitowoc Rapids

#1 Manitowoc Rapids

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Population2,183
Coordinates44.0991600, -87.7009200
Altitude183
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 Rapids Road (-87.700775, 44.099159)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 Manitowoc Rapids and Kenosha. The current time is 04:59:06.

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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.