Origin
Kenosha, WI
Morning in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
292.9 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenosha, WI
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Alma, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI covers 292.9 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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 $45.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.5 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 292.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 292.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Road | — | — |
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Burlington Road | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 39 North | — | — |
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 Alma, 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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
8
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
14
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29 mi
·
31 min
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I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
17
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 14, US 61: Winona
20
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
13 mi
·
15 min
22
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 14;US 61
24
Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 14;US 61
25
Turn right onto Huff Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Huff Street
26
Turn right onto West 4th Street
371 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 4th Street
27
Turn left onto Minnesota Highway 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Minnesota Highway 43
28
Continue on State Road 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 54
29
Turn left onto State Road 35
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 35
30
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
31
Turn straight onto North Shore Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Shore Drive
32
Continue on State Road 35
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Road 35
33
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
34
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 146.5 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 2h 49m 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 64 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.5 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alma, 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 292.9 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 146.5 mi from Kenosha, WI · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alma, WI
The final approach into Alma, 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 Alma, 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
$45.79 one way
$91.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.28 | $100.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.37 | $112.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.67 | $129.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.75 | $14.06 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.63 | $11.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.01 | $18.75 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Alma, WI
Morning in Alma on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
7 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
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Alma, WI covers 292.9 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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 146.5 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 $45.79 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenosha, WI to Alma, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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