How far is Sanborn, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Sanborn, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 373.2 miles (600.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.17 mi
06h 16m
Flight
306.28 mi
492.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.28 mi
Kilometers
492.91 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.17 mi
Kilometers
600.56 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Fri, Apr 17, 8:22 AM CDT
Return by in Sanborn
Fri, Apr 17, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanborn
2026-04-17T02:06
Arrive Kenosha
Fri, Apr 17, 8:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanborn
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Park Ridge
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Sanborn
187.7 mi
03h 08m
To Kenosha
185.5 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road E

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Petrin Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Petrin Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 112

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 112

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on West Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 13

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 13

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue North

    3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on North Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1217 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    32.2 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  32. 32

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
112 mi · 30%
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 24%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 14%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 8%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 6%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
306.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Ridge
03h 08m from Sanborn
Leave By
11:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain leaving Sanborn and Partly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sanborn to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 373.2 miles (600.6 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.7 miles from Sanborn and 185.5 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.66 one way or $99.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain around Sanborn and Partly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

2 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

3 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

28 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

38 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanborn and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 306.28 mi (492.91 km).

Sanborn

#1 Sanborn

Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Population1,269
Coordinates46.4330000, -90.9088000
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road E (-90.907713, 46.432999)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.85 L · about $49.66
Round trip
$99.33
26.34 gal · 99.7 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.66 $99.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.01 $112.02
Premium $4.65 $61.29 $122.59
Diesel $5.30 $69.85 $139.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sanborn and Kenosha. The current time is 02:06:04.

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.