How far is North Hudson, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.12 mi
05h 26m
Flight
297.05 mi
478.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.05 mi
Kilometers
478.06 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.12 mi
Kilometers
560.25 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From North Hudson
173.5 mi
02h 43m
To Kenosha
174.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 69%
I 94
64.2 mi · 18%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
297.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
02h 43m from North Hudson
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Hudson to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from North Hudson and 174.7 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.31 one way or $92.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 297.05 mi (478.06 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.5 L · about $46.31
Round trip
$92.62
24.56 gal · 93 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.31 $92.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.23 $104.45
Premium $4.65 $57.15 $114.30
Diesel $5.30 $65.13 $130.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hudson and Kenosha. The current time is 04:43:43.

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.