How far is Pleasant Prairie, WI from Chippewa Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI is about 287.1 miles (462 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.6 miles (384 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Prairie and Chippewa Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie and Chippewa Falls.
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Start on 104th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1496 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
2201 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
911 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate: Chippewa Falls
1323 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West River Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Prairie and Chippewa Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pleasant Prairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chippewa Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Prairie to Chippewa Falls?
The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Pleasant Prairie and 143.7 miles from Chippewa Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.6 miles (384 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pleasant Prairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chippewa Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Westfield, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Prairie and Chippewa Falls. Straight-line distance: 238.59 mi (383.98 km).
#1 Pleasant Prairie
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 21,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.5530800, -87.9334100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.08 | $86.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.15 | $94.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
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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