How far is Three Lakes, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Three Lakes, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Lakes and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes and Kenosha.
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Start on Lake Drive
5 m · 6 sec · Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Superior Street
1801 ft · 49 sec · Superior Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
16.4 mi · 23 min · US Highway 45
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
30.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 28 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Avenue
152 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Superior Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Superior Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45
17.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on East Prospect Avenue
7.6 mi · 11 min · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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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 Three Lakes and Kenosha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Three Lakes and Partly Sunny near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Lakes to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Three Lakes and 134.7 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Three Lakes and Partly Sunny near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Lakes and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 231.76 mi (372.98 km).
#1 Three Lakes
Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 2,126 |
| Coordinates | 45.7982900, -89.1629000 |
| Altitude | 507 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.12 | $88.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
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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