Origin
Kenosha, WI
Afternoon in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenosha, WI to Black River Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
230.8 mi
371 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
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6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
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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Black River Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Black River Falls, WI covers 230.8 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.08 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
115.4 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
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 Black River Falls, 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
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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
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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
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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
·
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 right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
19
Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls
20
Keep slight left
128 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
22
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 3rd Street
23
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
24
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 115.4 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 2h 10m 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 51 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.4 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black River Falls, 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 230.8 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.4 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.08 one way
$72.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.42 | $88.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.96 | $101.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.23 | $11.08 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.31 | $14.77 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Black River Falls, WI
Afternoon in Black River Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cottage Grove, WI
115 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
8 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
4h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
230.8 mi in 4h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sheridan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 4h 21m 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 Black River Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 230.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Black River Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Black River Falls, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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