The drive from Abrams, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, US 41 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124 miles on I 43.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.5 miles from Abrams, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 172.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 172.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 124 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 124 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 41; US 141): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 41 South: Appleton, Green Bay
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 41 South: Appleton, Green Bay
5
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|US 41; US 141
Merge onto US 41; US 141 toward Appleton, Green Bay
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Appleton, Green Bay
5
15.2 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
8
164.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
7
165 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, K...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Abrams, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East and Chicago.
Wis 94 East
140.4 mi in|~2h 40m|via I 94
Chicago
140.4 mi in|~2h 40m|via I 94
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
124 mi
2h 18m
North-South Freeway
24.5 mi
27m
US 41
13.4 mi
14m
Burlington Road
3.6 mi
6m
Washington Road
3.3 mi
7m
County Highway EE
0.9 mi
2m
Sheridan Road
0.9 mi
1m
Oak Orchard Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 124 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abrams, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on Oak Orchard Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Oak Orchard Road
2
Turn right onto CTH EE
0.9 mi·2 min·County Highway EE
3
Turn left onto CTH D
0.1 mi·20 sec·County Highway D
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 41 South: Appleton, Green Bay
5
Merge onto US 41; US 141
13 mi·14 min·US 41; US 141
Toward Appleton, Green Bay
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 170BToward I 43 South: Milwaukee
7
Continue on I 43
124 mi·2 hr 18 min·I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi·16 sec·North-South Freeway
9
Continue on I 94
24 mi·27 min·North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 340Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
12
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi·7 min·Washington Road
14
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
15
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft·14 sec·54th Street
16
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·8th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft·1 sec·56th Street
18
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.5 miles from Abrams, WI, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abrams, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abrams, WI
This is one driving day of about 172.9 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Abrams, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 124 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Abrams, WI
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.03 one way
$54.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.68
$59.36
premium
$4.89
$33.27
$66.55
diesel
$5.61
$38.17
$76.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.9
0
$18.15
$8.30
Efficient EV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
EV Truck/SUV
69.2
0
$24.21
$11.07
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Abrams, WI
Late night
in Abrams on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Late night
in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
86 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abrams, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, US 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.5 miles from Abrams, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 41; US 141): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Abrams, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East and Chicago.
