How far is Princeton, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Princeton, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
138.65 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.27 mi
175.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.65 mi
Kilometers
223.13 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Princeton
Wed, May 13, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton
2026-05-12T21:03
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton
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
Slinger
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Princeton
68.8 mi
01h 13m
To Kenosha
69.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    45 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  5. 5

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street

  7. 7

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

    875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Continue on West Division Street

    10.8 mi · 16 min · West Division Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    59 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Division Street
76.2 mi · 55%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 7%
State Highway 23
7.46 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Division Street

Continue straight

59 mi · 01h 07m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slinger
01h 13m from Princeton
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Princeton 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 Princeton to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Princeton and 69.8 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Princeton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Slinger

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

45 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

48 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 109.27 mi (175.85 km).

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#1 Princeton

Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Population1,440
Coordinates43.8508100, -89.1217800
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-89.12178, 43.850858)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Princeton and Kenosha. The current time is 21:03:42.

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.