How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
45.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.74 mi
59.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.6 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, May 21, 4:58 PM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-05-21T16:02
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, May 21, 4:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Whitefish Bay
22.2 mi
00h 28m
To Kenosha
22.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Kenosha.

  1. 1

    Start on North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Hampton Road

    89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Hampton Avenue

    3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1182 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · 54th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
34.5 mi · 76%
Burlington Road
3.64 mi · 8%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 7%
Sheridan Road
0.86 mi · 2%
North Berkeley Boulevard
0.63 mi · 1%
East Hampton Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 28m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Whitefish Bay and 22.9 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 36.74 mi (59.13 km).

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#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: North Marlborough Drive (-87.900122, 43.113329)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish Bay and Kenosha. The current time is 16:02:44.

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.