How far is Monroe, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Monroe, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Kenosha.
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Start on 11th Street
914 ft · 33 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
624 ft · 26 sec · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 13th Street
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Continue on County Highway KK
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway KK
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Turn right onto State Highway 11
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 57th Street
94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Kenosha.
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.
East Hart Road
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 52.3 miles from Monroe and 52.1 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darien.
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Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 92.44 mi (148.77 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,236 |
| Coordinates | 42.6011200, -89.6384500 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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