Origin
Newark, WI
Evening in Newark on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
82.1 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenosha, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 81, West Liberty Avenue, 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 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
41.1 miles from Newark, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 82.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 81 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 Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 81 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Liberty Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shopiere Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hart Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 81
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on County Road K
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road K
2
Turn left onto State Highway 81
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 81
3
Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Avenue
4
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
5
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maple Avenue
6
Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Avenue
7
Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shopiere Road
8
Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hart Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Hart Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Hart Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
13
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 12 East: Lake Geneva
15
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
16
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 50 East: Kenosha
18
Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
19
Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
20
Continue on 75th Street
14 mi
·
21 min
·
75th Street
21
Continue on State Highway 50
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 50
22
Continue on State Highway 50
354 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 50
23
Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Road
24
Continue on 63rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
63rd Street
25
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Sheridan Road
26
Turn right onto 57th Street
308 ft
·
19 sec
·
57th Street
27
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
266 ft
·
12 sec
·
8th Avenue
28
Turn left onto 56th Street
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
56th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 41.1 miles from Newark, WI, or about 48m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 48m 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 22m
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 Newark, 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.
+
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 Newark, WI
This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newark, 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 41.1 mi from Newark, WI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41.1 miles from Newark, 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
$12.47 one way
$24.94 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.75 | $27.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
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
1 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
1h 37m 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 Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 81, West Liberty Avenue, 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Newark, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.47 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 Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newark, WI to Kenosha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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