How far is Red River, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Red River, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 198 miles (318.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
197.96 mi
03h 11m
Flight
160.95 mi
259.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.95 mi
Kilometers
259.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.96 mi
Kilometers
318.58 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Red River
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red River
2026-04-19T04:44
Arrive Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red River
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
Howards Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Red River
98.5 mi
01h 35m
To Kenosha
99.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red River and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Road

    2.2 mi · 8 min · Cypress Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue

    2633 ft · 2 min · Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 29

    37.3 mi · 43 min · State Highway 29

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1653 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East

    2513 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red River 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
114 mi · 58%
State Highway 29
37.3 mi · 19%
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi · 12%
WI 172 East
6.52 mi · 3%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 2%
I 41 South
3.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 07m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howards Grove
01h 35m from Red River
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Red River and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red River to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 198 miles (318.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Red River and 99.5 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Red River and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

13 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

29 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

61 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red River and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 160.95 mi (259.02 km).

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#1 Red River

Civil town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population1,399
Coordinates44.8249800, -88.7045500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Cypress Road (-88.704204, 44.825019)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.44 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.88 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Red River and Kenosha. The current time is 04:44:50.

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.