Trip from Ladysmith, WI to Kenosha, WI

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Drive Time

6h 35m

Distance

325.8 mi

524 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 24m ★

6 AM

6h 36m

8 AM

7h 0m

10 AM

6h 44m

12 PM

6h 42m

3 PM

6h 46m

5 PM

6h 59m

8 PM

6h 29m

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

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Ladysmith, WI

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city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland

Kenosha, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ladysmith, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 325.8 miles and takes about 6h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, State Highway 27, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 214.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.94 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

162.9 miles from Ladysmith, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 35m highway drive covering 325.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 214.7 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 34 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 214.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 219.1 miles in near I 94.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 325.8 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 219.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 283.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

219.1 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee

283.2 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

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 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

283.8 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US...

293 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

317.6 mi into trip | ~6h 19m in

Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

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 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Ladysmith, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

Fond Du Lac

283.2 mi in | ~5h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	214.7 mi	3h 50m
State Highway 27	55.1 mi	1h 21m
North-South Freeway	23.3 mi	25m
County Highway R	6.8 mi	11m
Airport Freeway	4.3 mi	5m
Zoo Freeway	4 mi	5m
Burlington Road	3.6 mi	6m
Washington Road	3.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 214.7 mi, about 3h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

36 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto Worden Avenue West

443 ft · 34 sec · Worden Avenue West

At end of road, turn left onto Miner Avenue West

0.3 mi · 1 min · Miner Avenue West

Turn left onto WI 27

1.1 mi · 1 min · West 9th Street South

Continue on WI 27

21 mi · 30 min · State Highway 27

Continue on WI 27; WI 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Turn left onto WI 27

0.6 mi · 51 sec · South 3rd Street

Continue on WI 27

35 mi · 51 min · State Highway 27

Turn right onto US 12; CTH G

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Street

Continue on US 12; WI 27

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 12; WI 27

Turn left onto CTH R

6.8 mi · 11 min · County Highway R

Continue on CTH R

0.5 mi · 54 sec · County Road R

At end of road, turn right onto US 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · US Highway 10

Continue on US 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · 10th Street

Turn sharp left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 94

151 mi · 2 hr 41 min · I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · this road

Exit 305A Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

4.0 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41

Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec

Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street

Arrive at destination

56th Street

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 162.9 miles from Ladysmith, WI, or about 3h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 214.7 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.9 miles or 3h 27m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ladysmith, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ladysmith, WI

This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 6h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ladysmith, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 214.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.9 mi from Ladysmith, WI · 3h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

163 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

Dubuque, IA

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 162.9 miles from Ladysmith, 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 214.7 miles.

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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.94 one way

$101.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$55.92	$111.85
premium	$4.89	$62.70	$125.39
diesel	$5.61	$71.93	$143.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	97.7	1	$34.21	$15.64
Efficient EV	81.5	0	$28.51	$13.03
EV Truck/SUV	130.3	1	$45.61	$20.85

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 57 minutes ago

Origin

Ladysmith, WI

Late night in Ladysmith on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Late night in Kenosha on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

6h 35m 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 Ladysmith, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 325.8 miles and takes about 6h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, State Highway 27, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 162.9 miles from Ladysmith, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.94 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Ladysmith, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

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Trip from Ladysmith, WI to Kenosha, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kenosha, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ladysmith, WI

Kenosha, WI

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 35m on the road

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