Drive or Fly: Ashford, 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 ATW–MKE. At 91 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 55m

Distance

91.1 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

37 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 58m

9m in the air

Air Distance

75 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ashford, WI → ATW 71m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Kenosha, WI 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Ashford, WI ATW — Appleton International Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ATW 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 39m

1h 49m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ashford, WI → Columbus Amtrak Station 55m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 109m

Arrival 10m

Sturtevant Amtrak Station → Kenosha, WI 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From Columbus Amtrak Station 36 mi, ~55m drive

To Sturtevant Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 56m

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus 2550

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ashford, WI → Fond Du Lac (WisDOT Park&Ride 20-20) (5FD) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From 5FD — Fond Du Lac (WisDOT Park&Ride 20-20) 12 mi, ~18m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 55m	3h 58m	3h 39m	2h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$123	$14	$7
Carbon footprint	37 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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

91.1 mi 1h 55m

via I 41; US 41, I 41; I 94; US 41, I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

Shortest (+4 min)

88.8 mi 1h 59m

via I 41; US 41, I 94, WI 145

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