How far is Chippewa Falls, WI from Pleasant Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from Chippewa Falls, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.6 miles (384 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.73 mi
05h 21m
Flight
238.59 mi
383.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.59 mi
Kilometers
383.98 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.73 mi
Kilometers
463.06 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Prairie
Sat, Apr 11, 4:57 PM CDT
Return by in Chippewa Falls
Sat, Apr 11, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa Falls
2026-04-11T11:36
Arrive Pleasant Prairie
Sat, Apr 11, 4:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Chippewa Falls
143.7 mi
02h 40m
To Pleasant Prairie
144 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa Falls and Pleasant Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa Falls and Pleasant Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West River Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West River Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.3 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha

    57 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 104th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa Falls and Pleasant Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 59%
I 94
64.2 mi · 22%
North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 9%
West River Street
14.8 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
238.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 40m from Chippewa Falls
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chippewa Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chippewa Falls to Pleasant Prairie?

The road trip is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Chippewa Falls and 144 miles from Pleasant Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 238.6 miles (384 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chippewa Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewiston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa Falls and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 238.59 mi (383.98 km).

Chippewa Falls

#1 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Prairie

#2 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)
End: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.43 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.55
20.3 gal · 76.86 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.28 $76.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.17 $86.34
Premium $4.65 $47.24 $94.48
Diesel $5.30 $53.84 $107.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa Falls and Pleasant Prairie. The current time is 11:36:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.