How far is Middleton, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Middleton, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
119.33 mi
02h 09m
Flight
92.33 mi
148.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.33 mi
Kilometers
148.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.33 mi
Kilometers
192.05 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-23T04:48
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Middleton
59.2 mi
01h 04m
To Kenosha
60.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
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 Middleton and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Lawn Place

    23 m · 4 sec · Park Lawn Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 12 East, US 14 East: Madison

    15.6 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville, Chicago

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

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

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  21. 21

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  25. 25

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
32.3 mi · 27%
US 12 East
24.2 mi · 20%
East Racine Street
16.8 mi · 14%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 11%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 04m from Middleton
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Middleton and 60.2 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 92.33 mi (148.59 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population6,267
Coordinates43.0972200, -89.5042900
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Lawn Place (-89.504287, 43.09722)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 Middleton and Kenosha. The current time is 04:48:10.

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.