How far is Oneida County, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Oneida County, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
287.22 mi
04h 34m
Flight
231.51 mi
372.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.51 mi
Kilometers
372.58 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.22 mi
Kilometers
462.23 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Return by in Oneida County
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneida County
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneida County
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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Oneida County
143.2 mi
02h 17m
To Kenosha
144.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oneida County and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oneida County and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ole Lake Road

    3248 ft · 2 min · Ole Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 47

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 47

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Country Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8

    8 m · 2 sec · US Highway 8

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on US 8

    11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 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 Oneida County and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 31%
US 8
57.9 mi · 20%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 18%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 10%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 8%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
02h 17m from Oneida County
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Oneida County and Patchy Fog near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oneida County to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Oneida County and 144.1 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.74 one way or $83.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Oneida County and Patchy Fog near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneida County and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 231.51 mi (372.58 km).

Oneida County

#1 Oneida County

County in Wisconsin, United States

Population35,751
Coordinates45.7055900, -89.5217100
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.517128, 45.705845)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.37 L · about $41.74
Round trip
$83.47
20.28 gal · 76.74 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $41.74 $83.47
Mid-grade $4.72 $47.81 $95.62
Premium $5.30 $53.70 $107.40
Diesel $6.19 $62.78 $125.55

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneida County and Kenosha. The current time is 13:26:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.