Trip from Kenosha, WI to Bergen, WI

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

66.2 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Downtown Bergen, WI, WI

Photo: Barnabas Davoti

Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Bergen, WI covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, 75th Street, State Highway 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.06 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

33.1 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Bergen, WI covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 66.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
39.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 321 Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
8
39.2 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
7
39.9 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
5
40.2 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate:...

Towns Along This Route

Between Kenosha, WI and Bergen, WI, road signs point toward Cth Nn: Beloit, Milwaukee, Beloit and Avalon.

Cth Nn: Beloit

39.1 mi in | ~57m

Milwaukee

39.1 mi in | ~57m

Beloit

39.2 mi in | ~57m

Avalon

60.3 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 20.2 mi 21m
75th Street 13.9 mi 21m
State Highway 50 12.6 mi 18m
South State Road 140 4.1 mi 7m
Geneva Road 2.3 mi 3m
Roosevelt Road 1.2 mi 2m
Church Street 1 mi 1m
63rd Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 20.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 56th Street

265 ft · 9 sec · 56th Street
2

Turn left onto WI 32

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto WI 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · 63rd Street
4

Turn slight left onto WI 50

320 ft · 7 sec · State Highway 50
5

Continue on WI 50

1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
6

Continue on WI 50

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 50
7

Continue on WI 50

14 mi · 21 min · 75th Street
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
8

Continue on WI 50; WI 83

2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
Use the none lane.
9

Continue on WI 50

10.0 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

7.8 mi · 8 min
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 321 Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit Use the none lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
15

Merge onto I 43

20 mi · 21 min · I 43
Use the none lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 6 Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

198 ft · 4 sec
18

Turn left onto WI 140

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South State Road 140
19

Continue on WI 140

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South State Highway 140
20

Continue on WI 140

1.0 mi · 1 min · Church Street
21

Continue on WI 140

3.8 mi · 6 min · South State Road 140
22

Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Bergen Road
23

Turn right

78 ft · 5 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 33.1 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 miles.

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 66.2 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 50m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen, 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 66.2 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kenosha, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 20.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.1 mi from Kenosha, WI · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

33 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bergen, WI

The final approach into Bergen, 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 Bergen, 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

$10.06 one way

$20.11 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $11.08 $22.17
premium $4.80 $12.50 $24.99
diesel $5.64 $14.71 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.95 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.79 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Afternoon in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bergen, WI

Afternoon in Bergen on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

1 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

1h 31m 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 Bergen, WI covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, 75th Street, State Highway 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 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 $10.06 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 66.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kenosha, WI and Bergen, WI, road signs point toward Cth Nn: Beloit, Milwaukee, Beloit and Avalon.

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