How far is Seneca, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Seneca, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.87 mi
03h 47m
Flight
165.53 mi
266.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.53 mi
Kilometers
266.39 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.87 mi
Kilometers
336.15 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Seneca
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seneca
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seneca
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vilas
WI

Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Seneca
103.1 mi
01h 53m
To Kenosha
105.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway S

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway S

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road S

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway S

    12.6 mi · 18 min · County Highway S

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Highway F

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway F

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 60

    18.7 mi · 28 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Turn right

    27.9 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison

    2508 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  23. 23

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  29. 29

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  31. 31

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seneca 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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 31%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 11%
State Highway 60
18.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 19
18.7 mi · 9%
County Highway S
15.6 mi · 7%
I 39 South
6.75 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilas
01h 53m from Seneca
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seneca and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Seneca and 105.8 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seneca and Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Vilas

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

13 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

45 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 165.53 mi (266.39 km).

Seneca

#1 Seneca

Town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,051
Coordinates43.2649800, -90.9584600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 27 (-90.958443, 43.264967)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.65 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $5.30 $39.09 $78.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seneca and Kenosha. The current time is 20:21:29.

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.