Origin
Wauwatosa, WI
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wauwatosa, WI
Tom Fisk
Kenosha, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 45.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Alois Street, WI 175 South, I 94 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.7 miles from Wauwatosa, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Alois Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Alois Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 175 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 142 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CTH S East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Alois Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on West State Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West State Street
2
Turn left onto North Alois Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Alois Street
3
Take the ramp right toward WI 175 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
WI 175 South
4
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Downtown
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 94 East: Downtown
6
Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
8
Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
9
Continue on North-South Freeway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
11
Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
12
Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
13
Continue on Washington Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
14
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
15
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
16
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.7 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, or about 27m into the drive.
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 45.3 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
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 Wauwatosa, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wauwatosa, WI
This is one driving day of about 45.3 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wauwatosa, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Wauwatosa, WI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Kenosha on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
6 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
54m 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 Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 45.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Alois Street, WI 175 South, I 94 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Wauwatosa, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.88 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.
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wauwatosa, WI to Kenosha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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