Trip from Kenosha, WI to Pensaukee, WI

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 31m

8 AM

3h 55m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 37m

3 PM

3h 40m

5 PM

3h 54m

8 PM

3h 23m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Pensaukee, WI covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.34 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

90 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 180 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sheridan Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Pensaukee, WI is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Pensaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sheridan Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Burlington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 41 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
North-South Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 41 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 41	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Highway SS	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Sheridan Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Pensaukee, 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

23 mi · 24 min

7

Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

28 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

8

Continue straight

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min

9

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

10

Merge slight left

15 mi · 16 min

11

Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

12

Turn right onto County Highway SS

1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway SS

13

Continue on County Highway S

43 ft · 1 sec · County Highway S

14

Arrive at your destination

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 90 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pensaukee, 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 180 miles and 3h 30m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90 mi from Kenosha, WI · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

90 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 90 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pensaukee, WI

The final approach into Pensaukee, 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 Pensaukee, 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

$27.34 one way

$54.68 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$30.14	$60.28
premium	$4.80	$33.98	$67.96
diesel	$5.64	$39.99	$79.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54	$18.90	$8.64
Efficient EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
EV Truck/SUV	72	$25.20	$11.52

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Morning in Kenosha on Monday

Local time

9:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pensaukee, WI

Morning in Pensaukee on Monday

Local time

9:47 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

3h 30m 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 Pensaukee, WI covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sheridan Road, Washington Road, Burlington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90 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 $27.34 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.

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Pensaukee, WI is easy. At 3h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Pensaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Kenosha, WI to Pensaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.