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

The driving distance from River Hills, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
49.45 mi
00h 55m
Flight
41.06 mi
66.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.06 mi
Kilometers
66.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.59 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in River Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Hills
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Hills
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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From River Hills
24.3 mi
00h 27m
To Kenosha
25.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Heather Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · West Heather Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Spruce Road

    1045 ft · 38 sec · North Spruce Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1416 ft · 35 sec · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2561 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Hills 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
39.4 mi · 80%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 7%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 7%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.49 mi · 1%
West Brown Deer Road
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 27m from River Hills
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving River Hills 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 River Hills to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from River Hills and 25.2 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around River Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Caledonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caledonia.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Hills and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 41.06 mi (66.08 km).

River Hills

#1 River Hills

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,575
Coordinates43.1741800, -87.9242500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West Heather Lane (-87.924256, 43.173961)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between River Hills and Kenosha. The current time is 05:18:36.

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.