How far is Milton, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Milton, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.44 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.53 mi
94.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.53 mi
Kilometers
94.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.44 mi
Kilometers
111.75 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Lake Geneva
WI

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Milton
35.8 mi
00h 43m
To Kenosha
33.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    1435 ft · 1 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkview Drive

    146 m · 19 sec · Parkview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East High Street

    553 ft · 17 sec · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    1368 ft · 29 sec · South Janesville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Wisconsin Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  20. 20

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  24. 24

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 17%
US 12 East
10.6 mi · 15%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.34 mi · 13%
North Wisconsin Street
5.37 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Geneva
00h 43m from Milton
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milton and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lake Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Milton and 33.7 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Geneva

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 58.53 mi (94.2 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,126
Coordinates42.7755600, -88.9440000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers Street (-88.943861, 42.775493)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 Milton and Kenosha. The current time is 19:47:47.

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.