Kenosha, WI Road Trips

Kenosha, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 23 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 40-mile quick runs to 364-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Kenosha, WI spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

61

Longest Drive

363.9 mi

Balsam Lake, WI

Quickest Drive

38m

Raymond, WI

Plan Around Kenosha, WI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kenosha, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Saint Germain, WI to Kenosha, WI 301.8 mi · 6h 7m Minocqua, WI to Kenosha, WI 289.8 mi · 4h 38m Altoona, WI to Kenosha, WI 280.2 mi · 4h 15m Wilson, WI to Kenosha, WI 277 mi · 4h 33m

Continue From Kenosha, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kenosha, WI to Balsam Lake, WI 363.9 mi · 7h 2m Kenosha, WI to Chetek, WI 318.1 mi · 5h 56m Kenosha, WI to Saint Germain, WI 301.5 mi · 6h 6m Kenosha, WI to Minocqua, WI 288.5 mi · 5h 44m

Trips from Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI to Balsam Lake, WI

363.9 mi 7h 2m

Kenosha, WI to Chetek, WI

318.1 mi 5h 56m

Kenosha, WI to Saint Germain, WI

301.5 mi 6h 6m

Kenosha, WI to Minocqua, WI

288.5 mi 5h 44m

Kenosha, WI to Conover, WI

288.4 mi 6h 25m

Kenosha, WI to Ettrick, WI

252.6 mi 5h 3m

Kenosha, WI to Athens, WI

247.6 mi 4h 53m

Kenosha, WI to Wilton, WI

201.6 mi 4h 4m

Kenosha, WI to Angelica, WI

171.8 mi 3h 23m

Kenosha, WI to Black Creek, WI

155.6 mi 3h 10m

Kenosha, WI to Kewaunee, WI

148.1 mi 3h 9m

Kenosha, WI to Denmark, WI

137.2 mi 2h 43m

Kenosha, WI to Cross Plains, WI

133.3 mi 2h 45m

Kenosha, WI to Poynette, WI

129.2 mi 2h 38m

Kenosha, WI to Lodi, WI

129 mi 2h 33m

Kenosha, WI to Black Wolf, WI

115.2 mi 2h 27m

Kenosha, WI to Monona, WI

112.3 mi 2h 16m

Kenosha, WI to Cottage Grove, WI

104.3 mi 2h 5m

Driving from Kenosha, WI

The typical drive from Kenosha, WI covers about 170 miles and takes around 3h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 364 miles (7h 2m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Kenosha, WI are Balsam Lake, WI (363.9 mi, 7h 2m), Chetek, WI (318.1 mi, 5h 56m), Saint Germain, WI (301.5 mi, 6h 6m), Minocqua, WI (288.5 mi, 5h 44m), and Conover, WI (288.4 mi, 6h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 170-mile drive from Kenosha, WI, expect to burn about 6.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Kenosha, WI and 38 routes heading into Kenosha, WI, covering 61 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 364 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kenosha, WI covers 364 miles and takes approximately 7h 2m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.

The average route from Kenosha, WI runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kenosha, WI include Balsam Lake, WI, Chetek, WI, Saint Germain, WI and Minocqua, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.