Drive or Fly: Abrams, WI to Kenosha, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for GRB–MKE. At 172 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 24m

Distance

172.9 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

70 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 27m

18m in the air

Air Distance

152 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Abrams, WI → GRB 31m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Kenosha, WI 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Abrams, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

Kenosha, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GRB and MKE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 50m

3h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus 2550

Door-to-Door Timeline

Abrams, WI → Green Bay Transit Center (GRB6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 200m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) → Kenosha, WI 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From GRB6 — Green Bay Transit Center 18 mi, ~27m drive

To 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 24m	3h 27m	4h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$126	$12
Carbon footprint	70 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

172.9 mi 3h 24m

via I 43, I 94, US 41; US 141

Alternative (+17 min)

189.6 mi 3h 41m

via I 41; US 41, US 41; US 141, I 41; I 94; US 41

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Abrams, WI to Kenosha, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.