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Trip from Kenosha, WI to Frederic, WI

Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

375.6 mi

605 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 6m ★
6 AM
7h 17m
8 AM
7h 38m
10 AM
7h 24m
12 PM
7h 22m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 37m
8 PM
7h 10m

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

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Downtown Kenosha, WI, WI

Kenosha, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Frederic, WI covers 375.6 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, East-West Freeway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

187.8 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 16m highway drive covering 375.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and East-West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.2 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 375.6 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 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; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

9
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...
8
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...
8
41.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
8
41.4 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison
9
105.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...

Towns Along This Route

Between Kenosha, WI and Frederic, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Superior and Cumberland.

Fond Du Lac

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

Milwaukee

41.2 mi in | ~55m

Eau Claire

105.9 mi in | ~2h 6m | via I 94

Saint Paul

198.5 mi in | ~3h 45m | via I 94

Superior

274.6 mi in | ~5h 6m

Cumberland

333.3 mi in | ~6h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 105.2 mi 1h 52m
East-West Freeway 63.8 mi 1h 9m
I 90 63.5 mi 1h 8m
US 53 58 mi 1h 3m
I 41 28.5 mi 33m
300th Avenue 14.2 mi 20m
22 1/2 Avenue 7.8 mi 11m
State Highway 48 7.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 105.2 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Frederic, 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 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.
8

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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

4.2 mi · 5 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.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 56 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward I 94 West: Madison
14

Merge onto I 94

10 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

29 mi · 31 min · I 94
Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
21

Merge onto US 53

58 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 53
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland
23

Enter roundabout onto WI 48

239 ft · 3 sec · West Knapp Street
24

Continue on WI 48

503 ft · 9 sec · West Knapp Street
25

Enter roundabout onto WI 48

135 ft · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
26

Continue on WI 48

425 ft · 8 sec · West Knapp Street
27

Enter roundabout onto WI 48

128 ft · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
28

Continue on WI 48

455 ft · 8 sec · West Knapp Street
29

Turn straight onto WI 48

5.7 mi · 7 min · Knapp Avenue
30

Continue on WI 48

6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
31

Continue on Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
32

Continue on US 63; WI 48

1.0 mi · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
33

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec
34

Continue on WI 48

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48
35

Turn right onto CTH E

4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street
36

Turn left onto CTH W

14 mi · 20 min · 300th Avenue
37

At end of road, turn right onto WI 35; WI 48; CTH W

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue
38

Turn left onto WI 48; CTH W

248 ft · 8 sec · Oak Street West
39

Arrive at destination

WI 48; CTH W

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.8 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 83 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.8 miles or 3h 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 5h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederic, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kenosha, WI

This is one driving day of about 375.6 miles and 7h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Kenosha, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 105.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.8 mi from Kenosha, WI · 3h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

188 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.8 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 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 miles.

Arriving in Frederic, WI

The final approach into Frederic, 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 Frederic, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 168.4
Caution: Hemlock Creek Segment — Logging Activities
Caution: Indian Creek Segment — Machinery and Parking Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.05 one way

$114.10 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $62.89 $125.78
premium $4.80 $70.91 $141.81
diesel $5.64 $83.45 $166.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.7 1 $39.44 $18.03
Efficient EV 93.9 1 $32.87 $15.02
EV Truck/SUV 150.2 1 $52.58 $24.04

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Kenosha on Monday

Local time

7:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederic, WI

Morning in Frederic on Monday

Local time

7:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

5 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

7h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Frederic, WI covers 375.6 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, East-West Freeway, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.8 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 $57.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 375.6 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 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; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kenosha, WI and Frederic, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Superior and Cumberland.

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