How far is Palmyra, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Palmyra, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
57.81 mi
01h 12m
Flight
43.79 mi
70.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.79 mi
Kilometers
70.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.81 mi
Kilometers
93.04 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Palmyra
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Palmyra
26.7 mi
00h 36m
To Kenosha
31.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    55 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2998 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59

  5. 5

    Continue on West Waukesha Road

    2749 ft · 1 min · West Waukesha Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Partridge Street

    860 ft · 40 sec · Partridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3049 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway NN

    6.2 mi · 10 min · County Highway NN

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Rochester Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Rochester Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 83

    1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 42 sec · High Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 58 sec · Beck Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    3220 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Avenue
15.6 mi · 27%
County Highway NN
6.22 mi · 11%
Northwest Highway
5.92 mi · 10%
State Highway 20
5.38 mi · 9%
State Highway 59
4.96 mi · 9%
Burlington Road
3.64 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 36m from Palmyra
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmyra and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Palmyra and 31.1 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmyra and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.47 km).

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#1 Palmyra

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population1,219
Coordinates42.8777900, -88.5862100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.58633, 42.877869)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 Palmyra and Kenosha. The current time is 00:16:38.

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.