How far is Washington, WI from Kenosha, WI?
The driving distance from Washington, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Kenosha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Kenosha.
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Start on Main Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Lobdell Point Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road
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Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line
4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line
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Continue straight
529 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on State Highway 42
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 42
10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
27.1 mi · 42 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
33.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
118.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
24.3 mi · 27 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 Washington 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 43 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Kenosha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Kenosha?
The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Washington and 124 miles from Kenosha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Sunny near Kenosha.
Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek
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 Francis Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.45 km).
#1 Washington
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 45.3947000, -86.9315100 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.44 | $80.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
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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