Origin
Kenosha, WI
Evening in Kenosha on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kenosha, WI to Twin Lakes, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 24.6-mile drive from Kenosha, WI, to Twin Lakes, WI, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily via 75th Street and State Highway 50, with a small portion on Bassett Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey through the Midwest region offers a straightforward local experience. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time at either end.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 11% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles along 75th Street. As you transition from Kenosha to Twin Lakes, the road profile shifts from more urban or suburban main arteries to potentially quieter local roads, requiring your attention at frequent intersections. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's a drive that keeps you engaged with its frequent changes in direction and road type.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
75th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 22.7 miles (CTH KD / 336th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
|
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
22.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CTH KD / 336th Avenue
Turn left onto CTH KD / 336th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
98th Street
Turn right onto 98th Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 12.8 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 50 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bassett Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cogswell Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 288th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Legion Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| 63rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 12.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Twin Lakes, 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
13 mi
·
20 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
9
Turn left onto CTH B
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
288th Avenue
10
Continue on CTH B
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cogswell Drive
11
Continue on CTH F
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Bassett Road
12
Turn left onto CTH KD
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
336th Avenue
13
Turn right onto 98th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
98th Street
14
Continue on Legion Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Legion Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CTH EM; CTH Z
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Twin Lakes, WI
Evening in Twin Lakes on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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
43m 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 Twin Lakes, WI covers 24.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 75th Street, State Highway 50, Bassett Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $3.85 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 22.7 miles (CTH KD / 336th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kenosha, WI to Twin Lakes, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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