The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 370.1 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, US 53, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 370.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 13m highway drive covering 370.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 232 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 232 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 263.4 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 370.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 263.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
263.4 mi into trip|~5h 5m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
327.5 mi into trip|~6h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
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 305A-B
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
8
328.1 mi into trip|~6h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US...
9
337.3 mi into trip|~6h 29m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
361.9 mi into trip|~6h 57m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.
Fond Du Lac
327.5 mi in|~6h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
232 mi
4h 9m
US 53
50.7 mi
56m
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi
25m
West 130th Avenue
11.9 mi
16m
14th Avenue
9 mi
12m
US 8
8.7 mi
12m
13 1/2 Avenue
6.3 mi
8m
Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 232 mi, about 4h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on East Kentucky Street
288 ft·17 sec·East Kentucky Street
2
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·South Roosevelt Street
3
Turn left onto East State Street
453 ft·15 sec·East State Street
4
Continue on South Vincent Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Vincent Street
5
Turn left onto WI 35
0.3 mi·42 sec·WI 35
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 8; WI 35
1.5 mi·2 min·US Highway 8
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 8; WI 35
0.7 mi·1 min·West 130th Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35
137 ft·7 sec·West 130th Avenue
9
Continue on US 8; WI 35
11 mi·15 min·West 130th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 8
127 ft·7 sec·East 130th Avenue
11
Continue on US 8
1.8 mi·2 min·East 130th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on US 8
8.1 mi·11 min·US 8
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 8; US 63
134 ft·7 sec·US 8; US 63
14
Continue on US 8; US 63
0.5 mi·1 min·US 8; US 63
15
Enter roundabout onto US 8
120 ft·6 sec·14th Avenue
16
Continue on US 8
9.0 mi·12 min·14th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on US 8
1.4 mi·1 min·13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 8
3.0 mi·4 min·13 1/2 Avenue
19
Continue on US 8
2.0 mi·5 min·West Division Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 8
3.3 mi·4 min·13 1/2 Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
22
Merge onto US 53
50 mi·55 min·US 53
23
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
24
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft·5 sec·US 53
25
Continue on US 53
441 ft·8 sec·US 53
26
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
27
Merge onto I 94
168 mi·2 hr 59 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
64 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 305A-BToward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
31
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·30 sec·this road
Exit 305AToward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
33
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
4.0 mi·5 min·Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi·5 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Exit 10BToward I 41 South, I 94 South: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi·25 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 340Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
39
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi·7 min·Washington Road
41
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
42
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft·14 sec·54th Street
43
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·8th Avenue
44
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft·1 sec·56th Street
45
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232 miles.
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 81 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 56m
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 Saint Croix Falls, 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.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Croix Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 370.1 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 232 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185 mi from Saint Croix Falls, WI
· 3h 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 204.2
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.86 one way
$115.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$63.53
$127.06
premium
$4.89
$71.22
$142.44
diesel
$5.61
$81.71
$163.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111
1
$38.86
$17.76
Efficient EV
92.5
1
$32.38
$14.80
EV Truck/SUV
148
1
$51.81
$23.69
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Late night
in Saint Croix Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Late night
in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 1:01PM CDT until April 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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
35 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
7h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 370.1 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US 53, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 370.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 263.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
