Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
148.1 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Kewaunee, WI covers 148.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.49 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
74 miles from Kenosha, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 148.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 miles on I 43.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near I 94 / North-South Freeway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.8 miles (South 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto South 21st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 10 / Waldo Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto WI 42 / 22nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Between Kenosha, WI and Kewaunee, WI, road signs point toward Lmct: Manitowoc and Fond Du Lac.
Lmct: Manitowoc
Fond Du Lac
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 55.3 mi | 59m |
| North-South Freeway | 28.2 mi | 36m |
| I 41 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 42 | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| Memorial Drive | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Burlington Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Calumet Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Kewaunee, WI.
Start on 56th Street
Turn right onto WI 32
Turn left onto CTH S
Continue on Burlington Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Continue on I 43; WI 57
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WI 42
Continue on WI 42
Turn left onto South 21st Street
Continue on Revere Drive
Continue on CTH Q
Turn right onto US 10
Enter roundabout onto Memorial Drive
Continue on Memorial Drive
Continue on WI 42
Turn right onto WI 42
Turn left onto WI 42
Continue on WI 42
Continue on WI 42
Turn left onto WI 29
Arrive at 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 33m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kewaunee, 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 148.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74 mi from Kenosha, WI · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 74 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kewaunee, 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 Kewaunee, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.49 one way
$44.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.96 | $55.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.90 | $65.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.55 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.73 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Kewaunee on Saturday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
74 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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