Origin
Kimberly, WI
Evening in Kimberly on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
147.1 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kimberly, WI
Anete Lusina
Kenosha, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Kimberly to Kenosha covers 147.1 miles of Wisconsin terrain, clocking in at approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you head south. With a modest fuel budget of $20, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Since there are no designated stops planned along the way, you have the flexibility to power through the drive in one go. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting family, the direct nature of this path makes it a straightforward trek across the state. Expect a practical, no-frills experience that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.6 miles from Kimberly, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local infrastructure, including South Railroad Street, County Road CE, and East College Avenue. Because the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate frequent navigation through local roads rather than high-speed cruising. There is no long-distance highway stretch here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South Railroad Street. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns shift frequently as you transition between these specific local arteries. Stay alert, as the winding nature of this path keeps the drive engaging and requires constant adjustment to your speed and steering.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Railroad Street 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 Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road CE | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Railroad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on West Kimberly Avenue
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Kimberly Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Railroad Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Railroad Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto County Road CE
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road CE
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road CE
7
Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road CE
8
Continue on East College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East College Avenue
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
11
Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
13
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
14
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
16
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
18
Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
19
Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
20
Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
21
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
22
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
54th Street
23
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
24
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 147.1-mile trip, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local surface streets. Since the entire duration is only 2 hours and 21 minutes, you can easily manage the drive in one session, but keep a small buffer in your schedule for navigation adjustments along County Road CE. Because you are not utilizing major highways, fuel stations may be less frequent or harder to access quickly; fill up your tank before leaving Kimberly to stay within your $20 budget. Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, using a reliable GPS app is essential to help you navigate the transition between East College Avenue and your final destination. Embrace the flexibility of this short trip by keeping your departure time adaptable to local traffic conditions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Kimberly, WI, or about 1h 10m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kimberly, 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 Kimberly, WI
This is one driving day of about 147.1 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kimberly, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.6 mi from Kimberly, WI · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.6 miles from Kimberly, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenosha, WI
The final approach into Kenosha, 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 Kenosha, 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
$22.34 one way
$44.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.63 | $49.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.45 | $7.06 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.59 | $9.41 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Kenosha, WI
Evening in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
2h 21m 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 Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 147.1 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Railroad Street, County Road CE, East College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.6 miles from Kimberly, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.34 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.
The drive from Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kimberly, WI to Kenosha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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