How far is Prairie du Sac, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Prairie du Sac, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
141.26 mi
02h 25m
Flight
107.78 mi
173.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.78 mi
Kilometers
173.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.26 mi
Kilometers
227.34 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie du Sac
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie du Sac
2026-04-22T20:28
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie du Sac
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
Concord
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Prairie du Sac
70.2 mi
01h 12m
To Kenosha
71.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie du Sac and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie du Sac and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prairie Street

    87 m · 10 sec · Prairie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2061 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highways 60 & 188

    10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highways 60 & 188

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2288 ft · 40 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodi Street

    123 m · 16 sec · Lodi Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  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 Prairie du Sac 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 45%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 16%
State Highway 60
22.2 mi · 16%
State Highways 60 & 188
10.3 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
01h 12m from Prairie du Sac
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prairie du Sac and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie du Sac to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Prairie du Sac and 71.1 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie du Sac and Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

45 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie du Sac and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 107.78 mi (173.46 km).

Prairie du Sac

#1 Prairie du Sac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.2869300, -89.7240100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-89.723985, 43.28693)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.56
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.78 $37.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.18 $42.36
Premium $4.65 $23.18 $46.35
Diesel $5.30 $26.41 $52.83

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 Prairie du Sac and Kenosha. The current time is 20:28:29.

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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.