How far is Elkhorn, WI from Pleasant Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from Elkhorn, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.95 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.95 mi
Kilometers
57.85 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Elkhorn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhorn
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhorn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Powers Lake
WI

City in North Dakota, USA

From Elkhorn
18 mi
00h 26m
To Pleasant Prairie
18 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkhorn and Pleasant Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street

    56 m · 12 sec · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street

    1167 ft · 37 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Geneva Street

    3279 ft · 1 min · East Geneva Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road H

    2121 ft · 43 sec · County Road H

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway NN

    146 m · 10 sec · County Highway NN

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    3151 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  11. 11

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 75th Street

    12.4 mi · 19 min · 75th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 104th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
12.4 mi · 35%
State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 28%
County Highway NN
8.42 mi · 23%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 6%
104th Avenue
1 mi · 3%
East Geneva Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

12.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powers Lake
00h 26m from Elkhorn
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elkhorn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkhorn to Pleasant Prairie?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Powers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Elkhorn and 18 miles from Pleasant Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elkhorn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Powers Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Powers Lake, 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 Powers Lake.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

37 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

53 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

57 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

60 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhorn and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.75 km).

Elkhorn

#1 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Prairie

#2 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)
End: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkhorn and Pleasant Prairie. The current time is 18:52:54.

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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.