Origin
Fort Atkinson, WI
Late night in Fort Atkinson on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Atkinson, 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
1h 32m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Atkinson, WI
Tom Fisk
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
This 63.5-mile drive from Fort Atkinson, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via 75th Street, US 12, and State Highway 50, with about a third of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or transit within the Midwest region. Given its short duration, this route offers flexibility for departure times and allows for spontaneous stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Fort Atkinson, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 12.4 mi | 19m |
| US 12 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 50 | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Whitewater Avenue | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| North Wisconsin Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 12.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Atkinson, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on US 12; WI 89
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn slight left onto US 12; WI 89
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Whitewater Avenue
3
Continue on US 12; WI 89
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 12
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 12; WI 67
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Wisconsin Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 12
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on WI 50; WI 120
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on WI 50
12 mi
·
19 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 32-minute trip, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider departing in the mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic and arrive with plenty of daylight. With only 63.5 miles and a fuel cost of about $10, you won't need extensive planning for fuel stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.4 miles on 75th Street, so plan any brief breaks before or after this segment. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the main roads mentioned, as they can sometimes involve changes in speed limits or traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Fort Atkinson, WI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Prairie, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fort Atkinson, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Atkinson, WI
This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Fort Atkinson, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 75th Street for about 12.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Fort Atkinson, 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 26.7 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
1h 32m 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 route, with 33% of the mileage on highways. The journey includes a longest stretch of 12.4 miles on 75th Street, offering a more sustained period of driving without frequent turns. As you transition between roads like US 12 and State Highway 50, the character of the drive will likely shift from more local roads to faster, more direct highway segments. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, from potentially slower local traffic to quicker highway travel.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 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 around 26.7 miles in near US 12.
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 1h 32m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
998 ft
694 ft
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
397 ft
Highest Point
998 ft
~27.2 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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: at 26.7 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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