How far is Trempealeau, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Trempealeau, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.06 mi
04h 04m
Flight
206.84 mi
332.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.84 mi
Kilometers
332.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.06 mi
Kilometers
415.31 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trempealeau
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trempealeau
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Trempealeau
128.5 mi
02h 02m
To Kenosha
129.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 35

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 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 Trempealeau 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
145 mi · 56%
I 94
64.2 mi · 25%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 9%
State Road 35
4.44 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 02m from Trempealeau
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.5 miles from Trempealeau and 129.6 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.35 one way or $68.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Trempealeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trempealeau and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 206.84 mi (332.87 km).

Trempealeau

#1 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.442098, 44.005522)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.47 L · about $34.35
Round trip
$68.71
18.22 gal · 68.94 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.35 $68.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.74 $77.49
Premium $4.65 $42.40 $84.80
Diesel $5.30 $48.32 $96.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trempealeau and Kenosha. The current time is 20:52:28.

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.