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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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Start on Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
126 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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Turn right onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn right onto County Highway M
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East US 14
2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14
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Continue on Humes Road
14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
12.4 mi · 19 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 82.88 mi (133.38 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Prairie
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 21,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.5530800, -87.9334100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Avenue (-87.9335, 42.553079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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