How far is Spring Valley, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
108.89 mi
01h 53m
Flight
93.57 mi
150.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.89 mi
Kilometers
175.24 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-23T02:31
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Spring Valley
53 mi
00h 56m
To Kenosha
55.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE
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 Spring Valley and Kenosha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42

  3. 3

    Continue on North Wisconsin Drive

    2718 ft · 55 sec · North Wisconsin Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1224 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 42
70.7 mi · 65%
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi · 23%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 3%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 3%
Pioneer Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 42

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 56m from Spring Valley
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Spring Valley and 55.9 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
Cedarburg City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Cedarburg City Hall

Cedarburg , WI
W63n645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews County government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 93.57 mi (150.58 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Population1,323
Coordinates43.9388800, -87.8395300
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Road (-87.839823, 43.938866)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 Spring Valley and Kenosha. The current time is 02:31:31.

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.