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

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
101.19 mi
01h 56m
Flight
82.88 mi
133.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.88 mi
Kilometers
133.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.19 mi
Kilometers
162.85 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-15T19:32
Arrive Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
50.8 mi
00h 58m
To Pleasant Prairie
50.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Fitchburg and Pleasant Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on East US 14

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14

  14. 14

    Continue on Humes Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 75th Street

    12.4 mi · 19 min · 75th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 104th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Humes Road
26.4 mi · 26%
US Highway 14
19.9 mi · 20%
County Highway M
13.9 mi · 14%
75th Street
12.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 10%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Turn left onto US Highway 14

16 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 58m from Fitchburg
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to Pleasant Prairie?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Fitchburg and 50.4 miles from Pleasant Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 82.88 mi (133.38 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Prairie

#2 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
End: 104th Avenue (-87.9335, 42.553079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Pleasant Prairie. The current time is 19:32:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.