Origin
Redgranite, WI
Morning in Redgranite on Saturday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
149.3 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redgranite, WI
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Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bannerman Avenue, Highway 21, West River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.34 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.6 miles from Redgranite, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 149.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 149.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bannerman Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bannerman Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| West River Drive | — | — |
| Omro Road | — | — |
| North Webster Avenue | — | — |
| Spruce State Route | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| I-41_South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bannerman Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redgranite, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bannerman Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on State Highway 21
16 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Continue on West River Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Drive
5
Continue on Omro Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Omro Road
6
Turn right
115 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn right
115 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Webster Avenue
9
Turn left onto Omro Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Omro Road
10
Turn left onto Spruce State Route
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spruce State Route
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on State Highway 21
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 21
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Omro Road
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Omro Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Omro Road
15
Take the exit slight right toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-41_South: Milwaukee
16
Merge slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
17
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
18
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
19
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
21
Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
22
Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
23
Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
24
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
25
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
26
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
27
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.6 miles from Redgranite, WI, or about 1h 16m 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 33 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Redgranite, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Redgranite, WI
This is one driving day of about 149.3 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Redgranite, 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 74.6 mi from Redgranite, WI · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Redgranite, 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
$23.34 one way
$46.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.63 | $51.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.96 | $65.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 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
Morning in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Germantown, WI
75 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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 32m 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 Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bannerman Avenue, Highway 21, West River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Redgranite, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.34 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redgranite, WI to Kenosha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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