How far is Richmond, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Richmond, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Kenosha.
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Start on Church Road
39 m · 12 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto County Highway A
1851 ft · 41 sec · County Highway A
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Turn right onto State Highway 89
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 89
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 57th Street
94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Kenosha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
75th Street
Continue on 75th Street
13.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Lake Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Richmond and 25.8 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Geneva
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Geneva.
Sturtevant station
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Janesville, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 48.01 mi (77.27 km).
#1 Richmond
Human settlement in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 42.7147300, -88.7492700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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