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

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.6 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.2 mi
22.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.2 mi
Kilometers
22.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.93 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Racine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Pleasant Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Racine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Somers
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Racine
8.9 mi
00h 16m
To Pleasant Prairie
9.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Pleasant Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Caron Butler Drive

    146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive

    1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 24th Street

    1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street

    110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 32

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 31

    1936 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Green Bay Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Green Bay Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 50

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 50

  16. 16

    Continue on 75th Street

    2315 ft · 41 sec · 75th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 88th Avenue

    2415 ft · 60 sec · 88th Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway C

    2 m · 1 sec · County Highway C

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway C

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway C

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bain Station Road

    1049 ft · 47 sec · Bain Station Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 104th Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Green Bay Road
6.01 mi · 32%
County Line Road
3.06 mi · 16%
Highway 32
1.37 mi · 7%
State Highway 31
1.13 mi · 6%
County Highway C
0.95 mi · 5%
Sheridan Road
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Green Bay Road

Continue on Green Bay Road

6.01 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 16m from Racine
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Racine and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Racine and 9.7 miles from Pleasant Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Racine and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

9 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

44 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

64 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.85 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Prairie

#2 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
End: 104th Avenue (-87.9335, 42.553079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Pleasant Prairie. The current time is 03:56:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.