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Trip from Schofield, 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

4h 21m

Distance

219.7 mi

354 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Schofield, WI, WI

Schofield, WI

Diana ✨

city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland

Kenosha, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Schofield, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 219.7 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, US 10, I 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.4 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.35 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

109.8 miles from Schofield, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 87.4 mi 1h 38m
US 10 51.3 mi 1h 1m
I 39 28.7 mi 30m
North-South Freeway 23.3 mi 25m
US 45 12.3 mi 14m
Airport Freeway 4.3 mi 5m
Burlington Road 3.6 mi 6m
Washington Road 3.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 87.4 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schofield, WI and Kenosha, WI.

1

Start on US 51 Business

9 ft · 8 sec · Schofield Avenue
2

Turn left onto Business US-51

0.7 mi · 1 min · Business US-51
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 51 Business

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Merge onto WI 29

0.6 mi · 41 sec · WI 29
6

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
7

Merge onto I 39; US 51

21 mi · 22 min · I 39; US 51
8

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51
9

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66
Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45
Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
13

Merge onto I 41; US 41

86 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
19

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
21

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
22

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street
23

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
24

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street
25

Arrive at destination

56th Street

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 109.8 miles from Schofield, WI, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 48 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.8 miles or 2h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 28m

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 Schofield, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Schofield, WI

This is one driving day of about 219.7 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Schofield, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 87.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Neenah, WI

110 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.

Popular next leg

Neenah, WI to Kenosha, WI

135.1 mi · 2h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Garfield, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fond du Lac, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.8 miles from Schofield, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 219.7

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kenosha, Wisconsin

0.1 mi

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.1 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 188.3

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

BLAK Coffee Kenosha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 219.7

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

East View Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 219.7

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12622074140

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.3

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 219.7

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14144882708

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.6

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.4

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17153449310

Visit website

George Street Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rothschild, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17153593660

Visit website

Lake Emily County Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 47.1

Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17158243175

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 188.3

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.1 and 211.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
32.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
83 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
9
186.9 mi into trip | ~3h 37m 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
211.5 mi into trip | ~4h 4m 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
211.7 mi into trip | ~4h 5m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.35 one way

$68.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.71 $75.42
premium $4.89 $42.28 $84.56
diesel $5.61 $48.51 $97.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.9 0 $23.07 $10.55
Efficient EV 54.9 0 $19.22 $8.79
EV Truck/SUV 87.9 1 $30.76 $14.06

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Schofield, WI

Afternoon in Schofield on Saturday

Local time

2:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Afternoon in Kenosha on Saturday

Local time

2:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

4h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

219.7 mi in 4h 21m, mostly highway — 87.4 mi of that is on I 41.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in near US 10.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 219.7 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 32.1 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Schofield, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Waupaca and Appleton.

Waupaca

31.8 mi in | ~37m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

31.8 mi in | ~37m | via US 10; WI 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 219.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kenosha, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenosha, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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