Origin
Ringle, WI
Afternoon in Ringle on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
210.4 mi
339 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
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 Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 210.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road Q, US 45 South, Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.96 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
105.2 miles from Ringle, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 210.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road Q 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road Q | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Prospect Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | 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:
County Road Q
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringle, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
272 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road Q
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road Q
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
4
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
6
Keep slight right
217 ft
·
6 sec
7
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 45
8
Continue on East Prospect Avenue
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Prospect Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on US Highway 45
24 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 45
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Highway 45
12
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 45
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45 South: Oshkosh
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South: Milwaukee
15
Merge slight left
86 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
16
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
17
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
18
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
20
Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
21
Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
22
Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
23
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
24
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
25
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
26
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.2 miles from Ringle, WI, or about 1h 45m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
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 Ringle, 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 Ringle, WI
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ringle, 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 105.2 mi from Ringle, WI · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 105.2 miles from Ringle, 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
$31.96 one way
$63.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.72 | $79.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.74 | $93.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.09 | $10.10 |
| Efficient EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.46 | $13.47 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
3:04 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
6 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
3h 30m 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 Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 210.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road Q, US 45 South, Highway 45. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from Ringle, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ringle, WI to Kenosha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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