How far is Reedsburg, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Reedsburg, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
167.66 mi
02h 46m
Flight
128.12 mi
206.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.12 mi
Kilometers
206.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.66 mi
Kilometers
269.82 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reedsburg
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Kenosha
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reedsburg
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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Reedsburg
83.2 mi
01h 23m
To Kenosha
84.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Reedsburg and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Continue on West Munroe Avenue

    1734 ft · 45 sec · West Munroe Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · 54th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reedsburg 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 38%
West Munroe Avenue
47.7 mi · 28%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 4%
East Main Street
5.51 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.31 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
01h 23m from Reedsburg
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reedsburg 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 Reedsburg to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Reedsburg and 84.4 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reedsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reedsburg and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 128.12 mi (206.19 km).

Reedsburg

#1 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
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 (-90.00263, 43.53243)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.65
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.32 $44.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.65 $27.55 $55.10
Diesel $5.30 $31.40 $62.80

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 Reedsburg and Kenosha. The current time is 06:59:16.

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.