Origin
Kenosha, WI
Evening in Kenosha on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenosha, WI to Fontana, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Fontana, WI
George Piskov
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Fontana, WI covers 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 50, 75th Street, State Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on State Highway 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Kenosha, WI to Fontana, WI covers 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 32 / Sheridan Road.
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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (WI 50 / 63rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (Harris Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 32 / Sheridan Road
Turn left onto WI 32 / Sheridan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 50 / 63rd Street
Turn right onto WI 50 / 63rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Harris Road
Turn left onto Harris Road
Navigation decision point
3
38.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
East Geneva Street
Turn right onto East Geneva Street
Navigation decision point
4
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Kinzie Avenue
Turn left onto Kinzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 50 | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| 75th Street | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 67 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Geneva Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harris Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 50
— 17.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Fontana, WI.
1
Start on 56th Street
265 ft
·
9 sec
·
56th Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
4
Turn slight left onto WI 50
320 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 50
5
Continue on WI 50
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Road
6
Continue on WI 50
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 50
7
Continue on WI 50
14 mi
·
21 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WI 50
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on WI 50
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on WI 50
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 50
12
Turn left onto Harris Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harris Road
13
Turn right onto East Geneva Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Geneva Street
14
Continue on WI 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 67
15
Continue on WI 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 67
16
Turn left onto Kinzie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kinzie Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Kinzie Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Kenosha, WI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fontana, WI
The final approach into Fontana, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Fontana, WI
Evening in Fontana on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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
1h 8m 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 Fontana, WI covers 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 50, 75th Street, State Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 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 $6.71 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 32 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (WI 50 / 63rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (Harris Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kenosha, WI to Fontana, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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