How far is McFarland, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from McFarland, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.14 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.11 mi
128.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.14 mi
Kilometers
170.82 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 5, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McFarland
2026-05-05T14:49
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 5, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McFarland
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
Darien
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From McFarland
51.9 mi
00h 58m
To Kenosha
54.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    786 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  6. 6

    Continue on Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 26 sec · Fieldview Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    57 m · 5 sec · County Highway N

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    605 ft · 11 sec · County Highway N

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    100 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  28. 28

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  32. 32

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  33. 33

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland 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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
27.7 mi · 26%
East Racine Street
16.8 mi · 16%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 12%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 8%
County Road MN
3.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 58m from McFarland
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McFarland and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from McFarland and 54.3 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McFarland and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

26 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 80.11 mi (128.92 km).

McFarland

#1 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Farwell Street (-89.289855, 43.012543)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McFarland and Kenosha. The current time is 14:49:14.

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.