Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
247.6 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Athens, WI covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 $33.63 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
123.8 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 247.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burlington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Athens, WI.
Start on 56th Street
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Washington Road
Continue on Burlington Road
Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Continue straight
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
Continue on Main Street
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
Turn right onto County Road M
Turn right onto State Highway 97
Continue on Pine Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mueller Street
Turn right onto Alfred 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 26m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kenosha, 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 Kenosha, WI
This is one driving day of about 247.6 miles and 4h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.8 mi from Kenosha, WI · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 123.8 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Athens, 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 Athens, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.63 one way
$67.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $37.53 | $75.06 |
| premium | $4.15 | $40.45 | $80.91 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $36.56 | $73.11 |
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: 86.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.66 | $15.85 |
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 Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Athens on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
124 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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