Trip from Kenosha, WI to Black Wolf, WI

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

115.2 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 17m ★

6 AM

2h 27m

8 AM

2h 47m

10 AM

2h 34m

12 PM

2h 32m

3 PM

2h 35m

5 PM

2h 46m

8 PM

2h 21m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Kenosha, WI

Tom Fisk

Black Wolf, WI

patrice schoefolt

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Kenosha to Black Wolf, you are looking at a straightforward 115.2-mile journey through Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 27 minutes on the road, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it is an economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. Since the drive is entirely contained within the Midwest, you will find the transition between these two locations familiar and easy to navigate. Because the trip is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical, efficient connection between the two points that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complexity.

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

57.6 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-41, which accounts for a 91.3-mile uninterrupted stretch of your journey. Transitioning from the interstate onto Van Dyne Road and the Airport Freeway provides a shift in pace as you reach your final destination. Because the drive is primarily interstate-based, you should expect a consistent, high-speed experience rather than a winding backroads adventure. The personality of this drive is functional and direct, prioritizing time-efficiency over technical road features.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Van Dyne Road. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 115.2 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 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

Turn left onto CTH S / Washington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

30.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...

37 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 41; I 894; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...

61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

104.2 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | CTH OO / County Road OO

Turn right onto CTH OO / County Road OO

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Kenosha, WI and Black Wolf, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Appleton.

Fond Du Lac

30.8 mi in | ~40m | via I 41; I 94; US 41

Appleton

61.6 mi in | ~1h 20m | via I 41; US 41

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	91.3 mi	1h 43m
Van Dyne Road	5.5 mi	9m
Airport Freeway	4.6 mi	6m
Burlington Road	3.7 mi	6m
County Road R	3.3 mi	5m
Washington Road	3 mi	6m
Prospect Avenue	1 mi	1m
Sheridan Road	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 91.3 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 56th Street

265 ft · 11 sec · 56th Street

Turn right onto WI 32

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Road

Turn left onto CTH S

3.0 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on Burlington Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 41 North, I 94 West

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 24 min · I 41; I 94; US 41

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41; I 94; US 41

Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41

25 mi · 30 min · I 41; I 894; US 41

Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

42 mi · 45 min · I 41; US 41

Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

Turn slight right

115 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto CTH OO

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road OO

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CTH OO

0.5 mi · 1 min · Winnebago Street

Turn sharp left onto CTH RP

1.0 mi · 1 min · Prospect Avenue

Continue on CTH RP

5.5 mi · 9 min · Van Dyne Road

Continue on CTH R

3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road R

Turn left onto Nekimi Avenue

0.5 mi · 2 min · Nekimi Avenue

Turn right onto Country Club Road

207 ft · 9 sec · Country Club Road

Arrive at destination

Country Club Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 2-hour-plus drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 115.2-mile distance without needing formal stops, though taking a quick break after the long I-41 stretch is always a smart way to stay alert. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $18, so filling up before you leave Kenosha should be more than sufficient to get you to Black Wolf. Because I-41 carries the bulk of your travel time, check for traffic reports on that specific interstate before heading out to avoid unexpected delays. Prioritizing a mid-morning or mid-afternoon departure will help you navigate the highway sections when they are less likely to be congested.

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 57.6 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Wolf, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 115.2 miles and 2h 27m.

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 41 for about 91.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Kenosha, WI · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

58 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 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 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.

Arriving in Black Wolf, WI

The final approach into Black Wolf, 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 Black Wolf, 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

$17.50 one way

$35.00 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.29	$38.58
premium	$4.80	$21.75	$43.49
diesel	$5.64	$25.59	$51.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.6	$12.10	$5.53
Efficient EV	28.8	$10.08	$4.61
EV Truck/SUV	46.1	$16.13	$7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Evening in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Black Wolf, WI

Evening in Black Wolf on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

2 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

2h 27m 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 Black Wolf, WI covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, Van Dyne Road, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $17.50 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.