How far is Sussex, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Sussex, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
58.23 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.23 mi
Kilometers
93.71 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Tue, May 26, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Sussex
Tue, May 26, 10:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sussex
2026-05-26T08:34
Arrive Kenosha
Tue, May 26, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sussex
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sussex
28.7 mi
00h 34m
To Kenosha
29.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    52 m · 13 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway VV

    1041 ft · 37 sec · County Highway VV

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Silver Spring Drive

    2650 ft · 2 min · Silver Spring Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 94 East

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sussex 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 40%
East-West Freeway
8.01 mi · 14%
Redford Boulevard
4.51 mi · 8%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 7%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 7%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

23.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 34m from Sussex
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sussex and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Sussex and 29.6 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

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 Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 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
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 8.9 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 Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sussex and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.26 km).

Sussex

#1 Sussex

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population11,086
Coordinates43.1339000, -88.2220400
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.221882, 43.133898)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sussex and Kenosha. The current time is 08:34:08.

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.