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

The driving distance from North Prairie, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
47.57 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.24 mi
61.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.24 mi
Kilometers
61.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.57 mi
Kilometers
76.56 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in North Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Prairie
2026-04-18T21:11
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Prairie
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
Yorkville
WI

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North Prairie
23.5 mi
00h 33m
To Kenosha
24.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Prairie and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1384 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway E

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway E

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway EE

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway EE

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road I

    2275 ft · 50 sec · County Road I

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway NN

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway NN

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Rochester Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Rochester Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 83

    1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 42 sec · High Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    3220 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Prairie 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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Avenue
15.6 mi · 33%
Northwest Highway
5.92 mi · 12%
State Highway 20
5.38 mi · 11%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 8%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 7%
County Highway EE
3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Washington Avenue

Merge slight left

7.06 mi · 00h 08m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 33m from North Prairie
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Prairie 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 Prairie to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from North Prairie and 24.1 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

34 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

76 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Prairie and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 38.24 mi (61.54 km).

North Prairie

#1 North Prairie

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,236
Coordinates42.9344600, -88.4053700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.405431, 42.934526)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Prairie and Kenosha. The current time is 21:11:21.

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.