Origin
Elkhorn, WI
Afternoon in Elkhorn on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkhorn, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkhorn, WI
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
This 35.9-mile drive from Elkhorn, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes, making it ideal for a day trip. You'll primarily be on roads like 75th Street and State Highway 50, with a portion on US 12. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this route is very budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests you’ll experience a bit of everything, from local roads to potentially faster highway stretches. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, and you can enjoy the convenience of a quick journey within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 12.4 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 50 | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| US 12 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Geneva Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road H | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Wisconsin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 12.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhorn, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street
183 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Court Street
3
Turn right onto WI 11; WI 67
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Wisconsin Street
4
Turn left onto WI 67; CTH H
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Geneva Street
5
Continue on CTH H; CTH NN
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road H
6
Continue on CTH NN
478 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Highway NN
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto US 12
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on WI 50; WI 120
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on WI 50
12 mi
·
19 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Elkhorn, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Court Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 11; WI 67 / North Wisconsin Street
Turn right onto WI 11; WI 67 / North Wisconsin Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 67; CTH H / East Geneva Street
Turn left onto WI 67; CTH H / East Geneva Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 12
Merge onto US 12
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Afternoon in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Twin Lakes, WI
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 35.9-mile route, with about half of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like 75th Street, including a notable 12.4-mile segment that is the longest uninterrupted part of the journey. As you transition between 75th Street, State Highway 50, and US 12, the road character will likely shift, offering a varied driving experience. This isn't a monotonous interstate haul, nor is it a purely scenic byway, but rather a practical blend of efficient travel and local road navigation.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Court Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (WI 11; WI 67 / North Wisconsin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 67; CTH H / East Geneva Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on 75th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (WI 11; WI 67 / North Wisconsin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 67; CTH H / East Geneva Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasant Prairie, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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