Trip from Angelica, WI to Kenosha, WI

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

172 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 12m ★

6 AM

3h 24m

8 AM

3h 48m

10 AM

3h 33m

12 PM

3h 30m

3 PM

3h 34m

5 PM

3h 47m

8 PM

3h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Angelica, WI

Anete Lusina

Kenosha, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Traveling from Angelica to Kenosha covers 172 miles of Wisconsin landscape, typically requiring about 3 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is relatively straightforward, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip, leaving you plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival. You can expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between the northern and southern reaches of the state. The path utilizes a combination of WI 29, the North-South Freeway, and I-43 to move you efficiently through the Midwest. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the route is designed for practicality and speed rather than a leisurely pace.

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 miles from Angelica, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 94% of your time spent cruising on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm on the interstate, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 113.2 miles along I-43. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel, as the route prioritizes high-speed connections over technical or winding local roads. While the drive is largely monotonous, the high highway percentage ensures you make steady progress toward Kenosha without the frustration of constant stop-and-go traffic. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense path that allows you to cover significant distance with minimal navigational stress.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 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 113.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in near WI 32.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 172 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles (WI 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

15.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | WI 32

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 toward I 41 South: Appleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 41 South: Appleton

16.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South: Appleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 41 South: Appleton

18.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164B Toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straube...

163.8 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

164 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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 Along This Route

Between Angelica, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East and Chicago.

Wis 94 East

139.5 mi in | ~2h 40m | via I 94

Chicago

139.5 mi in | ~2h 40m | via I 94

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 43	113.2 mi	2h 6m
North-South Freeway	24.5 mi	27m
WI 29	14.5 mi	16m
WI 172	5.7 mi	7m
Burlington Road	3.6 mi	6m
Washington Road	3.3 mi	7m
I 41	2.1 mi	2m
WI 32	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 43 — 113.2 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angelica, WI and Kenosha, WI.

Start on CTH C; CTH S

444 ft · 12 sec · County Road S

Continue on WI 55

514 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 55

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Merge onto WI 29

14 mi · 16 min · WI 29

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32

1.1 mi · 1 min · WI 32

Toward I 41 South: Appleton

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 41 South: Appleton

Merge onto I 41; US 41

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 41; US 41

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 164B Toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward WI 172 East

Merge onto WI 172

5.7 mi · 7 min · WI 172

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 43

113 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 43

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

Continue on I 94

24 mi · 27 min · North-South Freeway

Exit 316-319 Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec

Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a fairly direct drive, plan for a single stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the three-and-a-half-hour journey. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion on the North-South Freeway, especially as you approach the busier southern corridor. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of I-43, as this 113.2-mile section offers fewer immediate service exits compared to local roads. Because the trip only takes one day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Utilize your planned stop strategically to break up the long interstate segment, ensuring you arrive in Kenosha feeling alert and ready for your day.

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 miles from Angelica, WI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86 miles or 1h 40m 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

Open the route before leaving Angelica, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Angelica, WI

This is one driving day of about 172 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Angelica, 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 113.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86 mi from Angelica, WI · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

86 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86 miles from Angelica, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.2 miles.

Arriving in Kenosha, WI

The final approach into Kenosha, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kenosha, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.13 one way

$52.25 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$28.80	$57.60
premium	$4.80	$32.47	$64.94
diesel	$5.64	$38.21	$76.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.6	$18.06	$8.26
Efficient EV	43	$15.05	$6.88
EV Truck/SUV	68.8	$24.08	$11.01

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Angelica, WI

Afternoon in Angelica on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Afternoon in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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 Angelica, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 172 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, WI 29. 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 miles from Angelica, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.13 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.

Between Angelica, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East and Chicago.

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Trip from Angelica, WI to Kenosha, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kenosha, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Angelica, WI

Kenosha, WI

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 24m on the road

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