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Trip from Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

172.9 mi

278 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m

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

city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland

Kenosha, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sheridan Road, Washington Road, Burlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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

86.4 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 172.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sheridan Road 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 Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sheridan Road
Washington Road
Burlington Road
I 41 North
North-South Freeway
US 41 North
CTH D
County Highway D

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sheridan Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 56th Street

266 ft · 11 sec · 56th Street
2

Turn right onto Sheridan Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Road
3

Turn left onto Washington Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Washington Road
4

Continue on Burlington Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
5

Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 41 North, I 94 West
6

Merge slight left

23 mi · 24 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

28 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
8

Continue straight

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
10

Merge slight left

14 mi · 14 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Abrams

0.4 mi · 47 sec · CTH D: Abrams
12

Turn left onto County Highway D

0.3 mi · 39 sec · County Highway D
13

Turn right onto County Highway EE

0.9 mi · 2 min · County Highway EE
14

Turn left onto Oak Orchard Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oak Orchard Road
15

Arrive at your destination

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 86.4 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 1h 41m 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 38 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.4 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abrams, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kenosha, 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 Kenosha, WI

This is one driving day of about 172.9 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Kenosha, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.4 mi from Kenosha, WI · 1h 41m into the drive

village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Grove, WI

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

Milwaukee, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.4 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Abrams, WI

The final approach into Abrams, 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 Abrams, 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

$27.03 one way

$54.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 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

Kenosha, WI

Evening in Kenosha on Wednesday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abrams, WI

Evening in Abrams on Wednesday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 23m 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 Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sheridan Road, Washington Road, Burlington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.4 miles from Kenosha, 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.
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenosha, WI to Abrams, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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