Origin
Kenosha, WI
Afternoon in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenosha, WI to Rochester, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Rochester, WI covers 29.6 miles and takes about 46m 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 $4.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Road | — | — |
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Burlington Road | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| WI 20 | — | — |
| WI 20 West | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
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 Rochester, 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
7.0 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
8
Keep slight left to continue on WI 20 West: Yorkville, Waterford
292 ft
·
9 sec
·
WI 20 West: Yorkville, Waterford
9
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
13
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 20
17
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 20
18
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
19
Continue on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Rochester, WI
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.6 mi in 46m 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.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sheridan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Rochester, WI is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Rochester, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Rochester, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, WI before heading back.
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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