The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 351.6 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, North-South Freeway, County Highway T for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 286.1 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.76 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
175.8 miles from Star Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 351.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 40m highway drive covering 351.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 286.1 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 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 286.1 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 244.9 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort9/10
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 25 significant decision points across 351.6 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 244.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 309.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
244.9 mi into trip|~4h 32m 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
309.1 mi into trip|~5h 42m 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
309.7 mi into trip|~5h 43m 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
318.8 mi into trip|~5h 56m 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
343.4 mi into trip|~6h 24m 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.
Between Star Prairie, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Fond Du Lac.
Eau Claire
22.6 mi in|~34m
Fond Du Lac
309.1 mi in|~5h 42m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
286.1 mi
5h 7m
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi
25m
County Highway T
10.2 mi
14m
State Highway 64
4.8 mi
6m
Airport Freeway
4.3 mi
5m
State Highway 65
4.1 mi
5m
Zoo Freeway
4 mi
5m
Burlington Road
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 286.1 mi, about 5h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Prairie, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on CTH M
79 ft·7 sec·Bridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CTH C; CTH H
4.1 mi·5 min·State Highway 65
4
Turn slight left
478 ft·22 sec
Toward WIS 64 EAST
5
Turn left onto WI 64
4.8 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
6
Turn right onto CTH T
10 mi·13 min·County Highway T
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 12; CTH T
0.6 mi·47 sec·US-12
8
Continue on US 12; CTH T
2.7 mi·5 min·Davis Street
9
Enter roundabout onto CTH T
133 ft·2 sec·County Highway T
10
Continue on CTH T
486 ft·27 sec·County Highway T
11
Enter roundabout
254 ft·14 sec
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
12
Continue
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
13
Merge onto I 94
222 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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.
17
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
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
19
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
4.0 mi·5 min·Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi·5 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi·25 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 340Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
25
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi·6 min·Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi·7 min·Washington Road
27
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
28
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft·14 sec·54th Street
29
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·8th Avenue
30
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft·1 sec·56th Street
31
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.8 miles from Star Prairie, WI, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 286.1 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 77 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.8 miles or 3h 18m 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 23m
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 Star Prairie, 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 Star Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 351.6 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Star Prairie, 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 286.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.8 mi from Star Prairie, WI
· 3h 18m 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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 181.9
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
$47.76 one way
$95.51 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg123 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$53.29
$106.59
premium
$4.15
$57.45
$114.89
diesel
$3.75
$51.91
$103.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105.5
1
$36.92
$16.88
Efficient EV
87.9
1
$30.77
$14.06
EV Truck/SUV
140.6
1
$49.22
$22.50
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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 15, 2026
Origin
Star Prairie, WI
Afternoon
in Star Prairie on Friday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenosha, WI
Afternoon
in Kenosha on Friday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Sparta, WI
176 mi in
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
3 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
6h 40m 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 Star Prairie, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 351.6 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, North-South Freeway, County Highway T. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.8 miles from Star Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.76 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 1 meaningful break 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 25 significant decision points across 351.6 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 244.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 309.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Star Prairie, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Fond Du Lac.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
