Trip from Seymour, WI to Kenosha, WI

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Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

283 mi

455 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 9m ★

6 AM

5h 23m

8 AM

5h 50m

10 AM

5h 32m

12 PM

5h 30m

3 PM

5h 34m

5 PM

5h 48m

8 PM

5h 15m

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

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Seymour, WI

Anete Lusina

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

This 283-mile drive from Seymour to Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 22 minutes. The route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the drive on major freeways like I-94 and US 53. You'll experience a consistent travel pace for most of the trip, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 232 miles on I-94. Budget around $44 for fuel, and plan for one primary stop to break up the journey. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent Midwestern landscape throughout.

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

141.5 miles from Seymour, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, covering 96% of the 283 miles on high-speed roads. The North-South Freeway and I-94 will dominate your experience, allowing for a steady pace. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 232 miles on I-94, meaning you can cover a lot of ground without significant slowdowns. While the profile is primarily highway, be prepared for the transition as you approach your destination. This route emphasizes efficient travel over varied terrain.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 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 North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 176.3 miles in near I 94.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 283 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 176.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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

240.4 mi into trip | ~4h 24m 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

241 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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...

250.2 mi into trip | ~4h 38m 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

274.7 mi into trip | ~5h 6m 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 Seymour, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

Fond Du Lac

240.4 mi in | ~4h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	232 mi	4h 9m
North-South Freeway	23.3 mi	25m
US 53	5.5 mi	6m
Airport Freeway	4.3 mi	5m
Zoo Freeway	4 mi	5m
Burlington Road	3.6 mi	6m
Washington Road	3.3 mi	7m
I 41	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 232 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Ritsch Court

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ritsch Court

Continue on South 50th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · South 50th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CTH Q

0.5 mi · 1 min · Olson Drive

Continue on CTH Q

0.5 mi · 1 min · East North Crossing

Use the straight / left lanes.

Enter roundabout onto CTH Q

134 ft · 3 sec · East North Crossing

Continue on CTH Q

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East North Crossing

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 53

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 53

Turn straight onto US 53

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 53

Toward US 53 South: Brackett

Enter roundabout onto US 53

378 ft · 5 sec · US 53

Continue on US 53

441 ft · 8 sec · US 53

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 94

168 mi · 2 hr 59 min · I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · this road

Exit 305A Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

4.0 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

23 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 340 Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

199 ft · 6 sec

Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

Turn left onto WI 142

3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CTH S

3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road

Turn left onto 54th Street

305 ft · 14 sec · 54th Street

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

Turn right onto 56th Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 56th Street

Arrive at destination

56th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 22-minute duration, this trip is best tackled as a day trip from Seymour to Kenosha, WI. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. The longest stretch of 232 miles on I-94 means you can comfortably go a good portion of the way before needing to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on that long 232-mile segment, as services can be spaced out on interstates. This route's highway-centric nature makes an early start highly recommended for a smooth arrival.

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 141.5 miles from Seymour, WI, or about 2h 37m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.5 miles or 2h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 15m

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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, WI

This is one driving day of about 283 miles and 5h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seymour, 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 94 for about 232 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.5 mi from Seymour, WI · 2h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

142 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.5 miles from Seymour, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.24 one way

$88.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$48.58	$97.16
premium	$4.89	$54.46	$108.92
diesel	$5.61	$62.48	$124.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.9	1	$29.71	$13.58
Efficient EV	70.8	0	$24.76	$11.32
EV Truck/SUV	113.2	1	$39.62	$18.11

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Seymour, WI

Night in Seymour on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenosha, WI

Night in Kenosha on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

13 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

5h 22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Seymour, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, North-South Freeway, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.5 miles from Seymour, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.24 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Seymour, WI to Kenosha, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.

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Trip from Seymour, WI to Kenosha, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kenosha, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Seymour, WI

Kenosha, WI

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 22m on the road

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