How far is Monona, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Monona, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
113.1 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.46 mi
134.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.46 mi
Kilometers
134.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.1 mi
Kilometers
182.01 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Monona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monona
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monona
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
Pewaukee
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Monona
56.1 mi
00h 55m
To Kenosha
57 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Monona and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nichols Road

    2080 ft · 59 sec · Nichols Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pflaum Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Stoughton Road

    3 mi · 4 min · South Stoughton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1792 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stoughton Road
68.5 mi · 61%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 21%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 4%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 3%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Stoughton Road

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pewaukee
00h 55m from Monona
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monona and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Monona and 57 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

28 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

61 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monona and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 83.46 mi (134.32 km).

Monona

#1 Monona

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population8,164
Coordinates43.0622200, -89.3340100
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Nichols Road (-89.334008, 43.062313)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.11 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.22 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 Monona and Kenosha. The current time is 22:31:26.

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.