How far is Whitewater, WI from Kenosha, WI?

The driving distance from Whitewater, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
60.19 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.35 mi
79.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.35 mi
Kilometers
79.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.19 mi
Kilometers
96.86 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sun, May 3, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Whitewater
Sun, May 3, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitewater
2026-05-03T08:05
Arrive Kenosha
Sun, May 3, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Geneva
WI

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Whitewater
29.6 mi
00h 37m
To Kenosha
30.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    125 m · 15 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Whitewater Street

    77 m · 12 sec · West Whitewater Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    760 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Milwaukee Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Milwaukee Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Wisconsin Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  13. 13

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitewater and Kenosha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.9 mi · 23%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 21%
US 12 East
10.6 mi · 18%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.34 mi · 16%
North Wisconsin Street
5.37 mi · 9%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Geneva
00h 37m from Whitewater
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitewater and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lake Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Whitewater and 30.6 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitewater and Chance Rain Showers near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Geneva

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitewater and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 49.35 mi (79.42 km).

Whitewater

#1 Whitewater

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,491
Coordinates42.8336200, -88.7323300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West Center Street (-88.732319, 42.833523)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitewater and Kenosha. The current time is 08:05:11.

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.