Kenosha, WI to Sparta, WI: Distance & Drive Time

Quick Reference

• Distance: ~115 miles (185 km)
• Driving Time: ~2 hours 10 minutes (normal conditions)
• Primary Route: I-94 West → I-90 West (via Madison)

Route Breakdown

1. Kenosha → Madison: ~75 mi, 1 hr 15 min via I-94 W
2. Madison → Sparta: ~40 mi, 45 min via I-90 W

Alternative Routes

• US-12 / WI-16: More scenic (Baraboo bluffs), ~2 hr 30 min
• WI-33 / WI-71: Rural, slower, avoids interstates

Traffic Considerations

• Madison beltline (US-12/18) can back up at rush hours
• I-90/94 Wisconsin Dells area – summer tourist traffic
• Construction: Check 511wi.gov before departure

Points of Interest En Route

• Madison: Capitol, UW Arboretum, lakes
• Wisconsin Dells: Water parks, rock formations (short detour)
• Baraboo: Circus World Museum, Devil's Lake State Park
• Tomah: Cranberry country, I-90/94 split