How far is North La Crosse, WI from Pleasant Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Pleasant Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Pleasant Prairie.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.6 km · 2 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 North La Crosse 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.
Rose Street
Continue straight
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Patchy Fog near Pleasant Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Pleasant Prairie?
The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from North La Crosse and 119.9 miles from Pleasant Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Patchy Fog near Pleasant Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Portage
Madison, Wisconsin
Columbus
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 189.34 mi (304.72 km).
#1 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.86 | $63.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.33 | $78.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
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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