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

The driving distance from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Elkhorn, WI is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
35.74 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.51 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhorn
Wed, Apr 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Prairie
2026-04-15T17:14
Arrive Elkhorn
Wed, Apr 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Prairie
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
Powers Lake
WI

City in North Dakota, USA

From Pleasant Prairie
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To Elkhorn
17.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Pleasant Prairie and Elkhorn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    12.5 mi · 20 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH NN: Elkhorn

    935 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH NN West: Elkhorn

    95 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway NN

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Highway NN

  10. 10

    Continue on East Geneva Street

    3279 ft · 1 min · East Geneva Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Wisconsin Street

    1167 ft · 39 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    112 m · 22 sec · West Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    45 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
17.8 mi · 50%
75th Street
12.5 mi · 35%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 6%
104th Avenue
0.99 mi · 3%
County Highway NN
0.83 mi · 2%
East Geneva Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Turn left onto 75th Street

12.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powers Lake
00h 26m from Pleasant Prairie
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhorn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Prairie to Elkhorn?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Powers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie and 17.9 miles from Elkhorn.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhorn.

Stop Ideas Near Powers Lake

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

37 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

53 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

57 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

60 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Prairie and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.75 km).

Pleasant Prairie

#1 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Elkhorn

#2 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Prairie and Elkhorn. The current time is 17:14:19.

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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.