Trip from Kenosha, WI to Wilton, WI

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

201.6 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m

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

Downtown Kenosha, WI, WI

Kenosha, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Kenosha, WI to Wilton, WI covers 201.6 miles and takes about 4h 4m 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 $30.62 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

100.8 miles from Kenosha, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 201.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Wilton, 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
Airport Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 94 West Unavailable Refreshing
East-West Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 39 North 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 Wilton, 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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
8

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min
9

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
11

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

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

0.6 mi · 56 sec · I 94 West: Madison
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

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

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

10 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
15

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

29 mi · 31 min · I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
17

Keep slight left

30 mi · 31 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

0.1 mi · 19 sec · CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
19

Keep slight left

128 ft · 6 sec
20

Turn left onto County Road HH

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road HH
21

Continue on North Wisconsin Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street
22

Turn right onto West Flint Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Flint Street
23

Continue on US 12;WI 16

5.8 mi · 7 min · US 12;WI 16
24

Turn left onto County Road O

6.2 mi · 8 min · County Road O
25

At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

0.6 mi · 51 sec · County Road G
26

Turn left onto County Road O

6.4 mi · 8 min · County Road O
27

Continue on Lake Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
28

At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Franklin Street
29

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
30

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
31

Continue on State Highway 71

4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 71
32

Continue on East South Railroad Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East South Railroad Street
33

Continue on West Railroad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Railroad Street
34

Continue on State Highway 71

8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 71
35

Turn left onto Main Street

203 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
36

Turn left

62 ft · 5 sec
37

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 100.8 miles from Kenosha, WI, or about 2h 2m 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.8 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilton, 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 201.6 miles and 4h 4m.

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 100.8 mi from Kenosha, WI · 2h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wilton, WI

The final approach into Wilton, 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 Wilton, 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

$30.62 one way

$61.24 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $33.76 $67.51
premium $4.80 $38.06 $76.12
diesel $5.64 $44.79 $89.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.5 0 $21.17 $9.68
Efficient EV 50.4 0 $17.64 $8.06
EV Truck/SUV 80.6 1 $28.22 $12.90

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Kenosha, WI

Afternoon in Kenosha on Sunday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wilton, WI

Afternoon in Wilton on Sunday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Wilton, WI covers 201.6 miles and takes about 4h 4m 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 100.8 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 $30.62 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenosha, WI to Wilton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenosha, WI to Wilton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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