Origin
Rochester, WI
Morning in Rochester on Friday
Local time
10:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, WI to Kenosha, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
This 29.6-mile journey from Rochester, WI, to Kenosha, WI, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes Washington Avenue, I-41, and State Highway 20, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll be staying within the Midwest region for this short hop. This trip is perfect for when you need to get between these two Wisconsin locations efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 39% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles along Washington Avenue, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. As you progress, the road character will shift, incorporating segments of faster interstate driving with I-41 and then potentially more localized travel on State Highway 20. This blend means you won't be stuck in one type of driving environment for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near WI 20 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, K...
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
56th Street
Turn right onto 56th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rochester, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.
Cth S: Kenosha
21.4 mi in
|
~30m
Burlington
21.4 mi in
|
~30m
Cth S East: Gateway Technical College
21.7 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| I 41 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 20 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Sheridan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 9.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on CTH D
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto WI 20
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 20
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
5
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on WI 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
13
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
16
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
18
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
19
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
20
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
21
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
22
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Friday
Local time
10:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
46m 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 Rochester, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 29.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, I 41, State Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Rochester, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rochester, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.
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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