How far is Newark, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
82.12 mi
01h 37m
Flight
71.63 mi
115.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.63 mi
Kilometers
115.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.12 mi
Kilometers
132.16 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Newark
41.4 mi
00h 48m
To Kenosha
40.6 mi
00h 48m

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
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 Newark and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road K

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road K

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 81

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81

  3. 3

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road

    30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road

    662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2447 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

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

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  19. 19

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hart Road
27.6 mi · 34%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 16%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 81
5.34 mi · 7%
West Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 48m from Newark
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Newark and 40.6 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 71.63 mi (115.28 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,617
Coordinates42.5422300, -89.2276100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road K (-89.227837, 42.542232)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 Newark and Kenosha. The current time is 22:03:49.

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.