Trip from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

83.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Fulton Street, Highway 59, County Highway N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.29 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.6 miles from Edgerton, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 83.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Fulton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Fulton Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 59	0 mi	0m
County Highway N	0 mi	0m
East County Road N	0 mi	0m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
North Wisconsin Street	0 mi	0m
US 12 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: East Fulton Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Main Street

2

Turn left onto East Fulton Street

3

Continue on State Highway 59

4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

5

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

7

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

9

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

10

Turn left onto County Highway N

11

Continue on East County Road N

12

Continue on East County Road N

13

Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

14

Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

15

Continue on North Wisconsin Street

16

Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East: Lake Geneva

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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

18

Continue on State Highway 50

19

Continue on Geneva Road

20

Continue on 75th Street

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Continue on State Highway 50

22

Continue on State Highway 50

23

Continue on Roosevelt Road

24

Continue on 63rd Street

25

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

26

Turn right onto 57th Street

27

Turn left onto 8th Avenue

28

Turn left onto 56th Street

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Edgerton, WI.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Edgerton, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edgerton, WI

This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgerton, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

42 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Edgerton, WI

Rockford, 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 41.6 miles from Edgerton, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$11.29	$22.57
midgrade	$3.85	$12.60	$25.19
premium	$4.15	$13.58	$27.15
diesel	$3.75	$12.27	$24.54

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Fulton Street, Highway 59, County Highway N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Edgerton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.