How far is Rutland, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Rutland, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
95.59 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.21 mi
129.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.21 mi
Kilometers
129.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.59 mi
Kilometers
153.83 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in Rutland
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-05-12T19:02
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
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
Delavan
WI

City in United States of America

From Rutland
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Kenosha
47.3 mi
00h 57m

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
15 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 Rutland and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    134 m · 18 sec · Old Stage Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 14

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on East US 14

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14

  11. 11

    Continue on Humes Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  20. 20

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  24. 24

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Humes Road
29.8 mi · 31%
US Highway 14
21.8 mi · 23%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 13%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 9%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Turn left onto US Highway 14

16 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delavan
00h 57m from Rutland
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rutland 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 Rutland to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Rutland and 47.3 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delavan

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

30 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

49 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

61 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 80.21 mi (129.09 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,090
Coordinates42.8788900, -89.3501200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.349782, 42.878865)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 Rutland and Kenosha. The current time is 19:02:38.

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.