How far is Mineral Point, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
156.84 mi
02h 50m
Flight
121.22 mi
195.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.22 mi
Kilometers
195.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.84 mi
Kilometers
252.41 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Mineral Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Point
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Point
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
Edgerton
WI

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mineral Point
78.6 mi
01h 25m
To Kenosha
78.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Mineral Point and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on South Chestnut Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doty Street

    660 ft · 25 sec · Doty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dodge Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2852 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 151

    6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 151

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 18 and 151

    37.4 mi · 44 min · US Highway 18 and 151

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · West Beltline Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

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

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  29. 29

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  33. 33

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  34. 34

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Point 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 18 and 151
37.4 mi · 24%
I 39
32.3 mi · 21%
East Racine Street
16.8 mi · 11%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 8%
US 12 East
9.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 18 and 151

Continue on US Highway 18 and 151

37.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgerton
01h 25m from Mineral Point
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Point and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Point to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Mineral Point and 78.2 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Point and Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Edgerton

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

14 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

31 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

38 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

39 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 121.22 mi (195.09 km).

Mineral Point

#1 Mineral Point

Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population2,494
Coordinates42.8600000, -90.1798500
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Chestnut Street (-90.179901, 42.860013)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Point and Kenosha. The current time is 18:30:24.

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.