How far is Port Washington, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Port Washington, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 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
64.68 mi
01h 12m
Flight
55.51 mi
89.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.68 mi
Kilometers
104.1 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Mon, May 25, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Port Washington
Mon, May 25, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington
2026-05-25T00:48
Arrive Kenosha
Mon, May 25, 2:00 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 Port Washington
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
Saint Francis
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Port Washington
31.9 mi
00h 36m
To Kenosha
32.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on South Webster Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Webster Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2615 ft · 52 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57

    26.6 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
26.6 mi · 41%
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi · 38%
South Spring Street
3.92 mi · 6%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 6%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 5%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57

26.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
+9.2 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francis
00h 36m from Port Washington
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Washington 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 Port Washington to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 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?

Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Port Washington and 32.8 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Francis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Francis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

5 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

88 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Washington and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.34 km).

Port Washington

#1 Port Washington

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,584
Coordinates43.3872200, -87.8756400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Webster Street (-87.875866, 43.387189)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Washington and Kenosha. The current time is 00:48:11.

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.