Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
249 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Athens, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 249 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mueller Street, Pine Street, Highway 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.82 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
124.5 miles from Athens, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 249 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mueller Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 97 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Athens, WI and Kenosha, WI.
Start on Alfred Street
Turn left onto Mueller Street
Turn left onto Pine Street
Continue on State Highway 97
Turn left onto County Road M
Turn left onto State Highway 29
Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Merge slight left
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
Turn left onto Burlington Road
Continue on Washington Road
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
Turn left onto 54th Street
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto 56th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.5 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Athens, 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 Athens, WI
This is one driving day of about 249 miles and 3h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.5 mi from Athens, WI · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.5 miles from Athens, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.82 one way
$67.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $37.74 | $75.48 |
| premium | $4.15 | $40.68 | $81.37 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.95 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.79 | $9.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.86 | $15.94 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Athens on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
125 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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