How far is Oak Creek, WI from Pleasant Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie.
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Start on East Puetz Road
33 m · 7 sec · East Puetz Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto West Ryan Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
3042 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.3 mi · 22 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 Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie.
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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oak Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Pleasant Prairie?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Oak Creek and 15.4 miles from Pleasant Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oak Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Franksville
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 Franksville.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 23.26 mi (37.44 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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