Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
110 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The drive from Madison, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 110 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Brooks Street, West Johnson Street, North Baldwin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.94 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55 miles from Madison, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 110 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brooks Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Johnson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Baldwin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zoo Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, WI and Kenosha, WI.
Start on University Avenue
Turn left onto North Brooks Street
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
Turn right onto North Baldwin Street
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward WI 30 East
Merge slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
Turn left onto Burlington Road
Continue on Washington Road
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
Turn left onto 54th Street
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto 56th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenosha, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Madison, 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 Madison, WI
This is one driving day of about 110 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Madison, WI · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 55 miles from Madison, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.94 one way
$29.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
| premium | $4.15 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Madison on Saturday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukegan, IL
55 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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