Origin
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Morning in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Elkhorn, 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
35.7 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
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.
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Elkhorn, WI
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Trip Overview
This 35.7-mile journey from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Elkhorn, WI is a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive that takes about 52 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, allowing you ample time to explore your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes 75th Street and State Highway 50, with a 28% share of highway driving. This drive is entirely within the Midwest region, offering a familiar feel as you transition from one Wisconsin locale to another. It's a simple, efficient trip perfect for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 12.5 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 50 | 10 mi | 13m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Highway NN | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Geneva Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Wisconsin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 12.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Elkhorn, WI.
1
Start on 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 50
12 mi
·
19 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on WI 50
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
7.8 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 321
Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
312 ft
·
9 sec
Toward CTH NN West: Elkhorn
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CTH NN
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway NN
10
Continue on CTH H; CTH NN
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Geneva Street
11
Turn right onto WI 67
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
12
Turn left onto West Court Street
367 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Court Street
13
Turn left
147 ft
·
16 sec
14
At end of road, turn left
95 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Pleasant Prairie, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 50 / 75th Street
Turn left onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
33.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 321
Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH NN West: Elkhorn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CTH NN West: Elkhorn
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Elkhorn, WI
Morning in Elkhorn on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. While 28% of the drive involves highway segments, the majority of your time will be on local roads. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along 75th Street. This road profile means you'll be actively engaged with navigation, making it a more hands-on drive compared to a simple interstate cruise. The journey offers a good mix, transitioning from more open roads to more built-up areas as you approach Elkhorn.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Elkhorn, WI, road signs point toward Cth Nn: Beloit, Milwaukee, Cth Nn: Elkhorn and Cth Nn West: Elkhorn.
Cth Nn: Beloit
33.5 mi in
|
~47m
Milwaukee
33.5 mi in
|
~47m
Cth Nn: Elkhorn
33.7 mi in
|
~48m
Cth Nn West: Elkhorn
33.9 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on 75th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elkhorn, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elkhorn, 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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