How far is West Allis, WI from Pleasant Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
40.98 mi
00h 41m
Flight
32.25 mi
51.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.98 mi
Kilometers
65.95 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-22T19:35
Arrive Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
18.5 mi
00h 20m
To Pleasant Prairie
22.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Pleasant Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · South 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.3 mi · 29 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 West Allis 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 64%
South 76th Street
3.84 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
2.82 mi · 7%
I 41 South
1.55 mi · 4%
104th Avenue
1 mi · 2%
75th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

26.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 20m from West Allis
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Allis and Sunny near Pleasant Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Pleasant Prairie?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from West Allis and 22.4 miles from Pleasant Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Allis and Sunny near Pleasant Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caledonia, 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 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 West Allis and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Prairie

#2 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
End: 104th Avenue (-87.9335, 42.553079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
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
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 West Allis and Pleasant Prairie. The current time is 19:35:42.

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.