How far is Somerset, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Somerset, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Kenosha.
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Start on Main Street
97 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
22 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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Turn sharp left onto County Road E
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Continue on County Highway E
2113 ft · 34 sec · County Highway E
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Continue on County Highway E
4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E
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Turn right onto 120th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
39 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison
89 m · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto 54th Street
93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 56th Street
13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Kenosha.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Eau Claire
Merge slight left
228 mi · 04h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Somerset and 179 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.29 one way or $94.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauston.
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Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 298.64 mi (480.62 km).
#1 Somerset
Village in St.
| Population | 4,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.1244100, -92.6735400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.29 | $94.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.33 | $106.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.36 | $116.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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