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Trip from Kenosha, WI to Stiles, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

178.1 mi

287 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland

Kenosha, WI

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Downtown Stiles, WI, WI

Stiles, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Stiles, WI covers 178.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m 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 97.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.84 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

89.1 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 97.5 mi 1h 44m
North-South Freeway 28.2 mi 36m
I 41 22.6 mi 24m
US 41 15.4 mi 16m
US 141 5.4 mi 6m
Burlington Road 3.7 mi 6m
Washington Road 3 mi 6m
Sheridan Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 97.5 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 56th Street

265 ft · 11 sec · 56th Street
2

Turn right onto WI 32

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Road
3

Turn left onto CTH S

3.0 mi · 6 min · Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on Burlington Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
6

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 24 min · I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

28 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 43; WI 57

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
10

Merge onto US 41; US 141

15 mi · 16 min · US 41; US 141
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 141
Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
12

Continue on US 141

316 ft · 11 sec · US 141
13

Arrive at destination

US 141

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 89.1 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 39 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.1 miles or 1h 49m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stiles, 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 178.1 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 97.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Grove, WI

89 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

Milwaukee, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sheboygan, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.1 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.7

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

0.1 mi

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

0.9 mi

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.3

Belgium, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 38.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 152.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.5

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.4

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 172.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | CTH S / Washington Road

Turn left onto CTH S / Washington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 North, I 94 West

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
30.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 94 / North-South Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
7
156.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

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

Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Ir...
7
172.7 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | US 141

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141 toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

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

Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.84 one way

$55.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.57 $61.14
premium $4.89 $34.27 $68.55
diesel $5.61 $39.32 $78.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.4 0 $18.70 $8.55
Efficient EV 44.5 0 $15.58 $7.12
EV Truck/SUV 71.2 0 $24.93 $11.40

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Afternoon in Kenosha on Saturday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stiles, WI

Afternoon in Stiles on Saturday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Cedar Grove, WI

89 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

19 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

3h 26m 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?

This is a 3h 26m highway drive covering 178.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.5 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 97.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CTH S / Washington Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 178.1 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 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Kenosha, WI to Stiles, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Iron Mountain along the way.

Iron Mountain

156.5 mi in | ~3h 1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 178.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Stiles, WI covers 178.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.1 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 $27.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 178.1 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 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

On the drive from Kenosha, WI to Stiles, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Iron Mountain along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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