How far is Viroqua, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Viroqua, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.75 mi
03h 46m
Flight
168.76 mi
271.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.76 mi
Kilometers
271.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.75 mi
Kilometers
337.56 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Viroqua
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Viroqua
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Kenosha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Viroqua
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
Vilas
WI

Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Viroqua
104.6 mi
01h 53m
To Kenosha
105.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Decker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Decker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1956 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 80

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Continue on Allison Park Drive

    1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.9 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 19

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 19

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison

    2508 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  30. 30

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

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

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

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

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  35. 35

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  36. 36

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  38. 38

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  39. 39

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Viroqua 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
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 31%
US Highway 14
36.7 mi · 18%
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 14%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 11%
State Highway 19
18.7 mi · 9%
I 39 South
6.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilas
01h 53m from Viroqua
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Viroqua and Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Viroqua and 105.2 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vilas

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

13 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

45 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Viroqua and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 168.76 mi (271.59 km).

Viroqua

#1 Viroqua

City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin

Population1,832
Coordinates43.5569200, -90.8887400
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Decker Street (-90.888748, 43.55713)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.02 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
14.8 gal · 56.04 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.47 $62.94
Premium $4.65 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $5.30 $39.25 $78.50

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 Viroqua and Kenosha. The current time is 19:49:13.

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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.