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

The driving distance from Shorewood, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
41.28 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.11 mi
59.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.44 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-18T19:39
Arrive Pleasant Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood
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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Shorewood
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Pleasant Prairie
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Capitol Drive

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East Capitol Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Green Bay Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · North Green Bay Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South

    802 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha

    57 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 104th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
36.8 mi · 89%
East Capitol Drive
1.74 mi · 4%
104th Avenue
1 mi · 2%
75th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
WI 50
0.26 mi · 1%
I 41 South
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

27.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 27m from Shorewood
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shorewood and 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 Shorewood to Pleasant Prairie?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Shorewood and 20.6 miles from Pleasant Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Caledonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caledonia.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.73 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population13,117
Coordinates43.0891800, -87.8875800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Prairie

#2 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Shorewood (-87.88758, 43.08918)
End: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and Pleasant Prairie. The current time is 19:39:49.

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.