Origin
Yorkville, WI
Afternoon in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, 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
31m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, WI
Tom Fisk
Kenosha, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yorkville, WI to Kenosha, WI covers 19.7 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, Washington Avenue, Burlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Burlington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Sheridan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 63rd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 54th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road
196 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Yorkville Road
3
Turn left onto 63rd Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
63rd Drive
4
Turn left onto WI 20
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on WI 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
11
Turn left onto WI 142
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CTH S
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
13
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
14
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
15
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
16
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
17
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Yorkville Road
Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
63rd Drive
Turn left onto 63rd Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.7 mi in 31m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 41.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Yorkville Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Yorkville Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (63rd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yorkville, WI and Kenosha, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Cth S East: Gateway Technical College.
Cth S: Kenosha
11.4 mi in
|
~15m
Burlington
11.4 mi in
|
~15m
Cth S East: Gateway Technical College
11.7 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Yorkville Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (63rd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kenosha, WI before heading back.
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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