Origin
Edgerton, WI
Evening in Edgerton on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
83.1 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgerton, WI
Anete Lusina
Kenosha, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Edgerton to Kenosha, you can expect a straightforward 83.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $11 for fuel will comfortably cover your travel costs between these two Midwestern locations. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, this trip provides a practical way to navigate across the state without the need for complex planning or multiple stops.
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 , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway mileage. You will navigate primarily via East Fulton Street, Highway 59, and County Highway N to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on this path, you should remain alert and prepared for frequent changes in road direction. The experience behind the wheel is centered on local thoroughfares, offering a more hands-on driving feel than you would find on a major expressway. Keep in mind that the lack of highway travel means your pace will be dictated by the local road conditions.
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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Fulton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East County Road N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Wisconsin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Fulton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Fulton Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fulton Street
3
Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 59
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 59
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 59
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
423 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 59
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 59
10
Turn left onto County Highway N
11 mi
·
14 min
·
County Highway N
11
Continue on East County Road N
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East County Road N
12
Continue on East County Road N
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East County Road N
13
Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
15
Continue on North Wisconsin Street
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Wisconsin Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East: Lake Geneva
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 12 East: Lake Geneva
17
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 50 East: Kenosha
18
Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
19
Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
20
Continue on 75th Street
14 mi
·
21 min
·
75th Street
21
Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 50
22
Continue on State Highway 50
354 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 50
23
Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Road
24
Continue on 63rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
25
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Sheridan Road
26
Turn right onto 57th Street
308 ft
·
19 sec
·
57th Street
27
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
266 ft
·
12 sec
·
8th Avenue
28
Turn left onto 56th Street
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
56th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that fits your personal preference without needing to worry about long-distance fatigue. While the 1 hour and 36 minute duration is quite manageable, it is a good idea to check your fuel levels before leaving Edgerton, as the $11 estimate assumes a direct trip with no planned stops. You should prioritize staying focused on the navigation, as the reliance on local roads means you will need to pay close attention to signs along Highway 59 and County Highway N. Use the flexibility of this short trip to your benefit by allowing extra time for any unexpected local traffic you might encounter along the way.
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, or about 48m into the drive.
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 41.6 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
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.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.6 mi from Edgerton, WI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Edgerton, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.62 one way
$25.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Evening in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
6:07 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 36m 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 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 $12.62 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.
The drive from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgerton, WI to Kenosha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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