How far is Somers, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Somers, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.19 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.94 mi
9.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.94 mi
Kilometers
9.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.19 mi
Kilometers
13.18 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somers
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pleasant Prairie
WI

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Somers
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Kenosha
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    38 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Green Bay Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · 54th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers 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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
2.9 mi · 35%
Green Bay Road
2.51 mi · 31%
12th Street
1.7 mi · 21%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 11%
8th Avenue
0.13 mi · 2%
54th Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Turn left onto Washington Road

2.9 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Prairie
00h 07m from Somers
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somers and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Somers and 4.1 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somers and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

53 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

54 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 5.94 mi (9.56 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population1,132
Coordinates42.6403000, -87.9103600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Street (-87.910363, 42.640232)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 Somers and Kenosha. The current time is 00:07:08.

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.