Where is Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, USA?

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Where is Pleasant Prairie Located? - Pleasant Prairie is a city located in the Kenosha County of Wisconsin, United States. Pleasant Prairie lies between 42.8559151 Degrees North latitudes and 72.6031466 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

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Where is Pleasant Prairie?: The Google Map showing the location of Pleasant Prairie in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.

Where is Pleasant Prairie Located?

Pleasant Prairie is a city located in the Kenosha County of Wisconsin, United States. Pleasant Prairie lies between 42.8559151 Degrees North latitudes and 72.6031466 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pleasant Prairie city is 21250 people and the city has a total area of 33.38 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPleasant Prairie (Village)
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
State CapitalMadison
US RegionMidwestern United States (East North Central Region)
Latitude42.5533° N
Longitude87.9334° W
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Land Area33.65 sq mi
Water Area0.58 sq mi
Total Area34.23 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)22,815
Population DensityApproximately 678 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes53142, 53143, 53144, 53158
Area Code262
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code55-62975
Congressional DistrictWisconsin's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pleasant Prairie

CategoryDetails
Airport NameMilwaukee Mitchell International Airport
IATA CodeMKE
PortPort of Kenosha (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 94, Interstate 41, U.S. Highway 41, Wisconsin Highway 165
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Kenosha (Metra nearby) and Sturtevant
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKenosha Area Transit
  • Interstate 94 – Primary north–south interstate connecting Pleasant Prairie with Milwaukee, Chicago, and southeastern Wisconsin.
  • Interstate 41/U.S. Highway 41 – Major regional corridor providing access to Green Bay, Appleton, Milwaukee, and Illinois.
  • Wisconsin Highway 165 – Connects the village with Kenosha, Bristol, and neighboring communities.

Top Places to Visit in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Landmark NameType
Pleasant Prairie Premium OutletsShopping Outlet
Lake AndreaRecreation Lake
Prairie Springs ParkCommunity Park
RecPlexSports and Recreation Complex
Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural AreaState Natural Area
Kenosha Sand DunesNature Preserve
Old Settlers ParkCommunity Park
Bristol Woods ParkCounty Park
Hawthorn Hollow Nature SanctuaryNature Center
Kenosha Public MuseumMuseum

Driving Distances from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
KenoshaWisconsin610 minutes
RacineWisconsin1825 minutes
WaukeganIllinois1420 minutes
GurneeIllinois1720 minutes
LibertyvilleIllinois2530 minutes
MilwaukeeWisconsin3945 minutes
ChicagoIllinois571 hour
ZionIllinois1015 minutes
BurlingtonWisconsin2330 minutes
Lake GenevaWisconsin3340 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Wisconsin–ParksidePublicUniversityBusiness, liberal arts, and sciences
Carthage CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and education
Gateway Technical College – Kenosha CampusPublicTechnical CollegeCareer and workforce training
College of Lake CountyPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and technical education
Concordia University Wisconsin – Center for Environmental StewardshipPrivateUniversityHigher education outreach
Kenosha Unified School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Lake Michigan, Lake Andrea, Pike River, Des Plaines River, Pike Creek, Dutch Gap Canal, Chiwaukee Prairie wetlands.

Golf Courses in Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie Golf Course, Bristol Oaks Golf Club, Petrifying Springs Golf Course, Brighton Dale Links, Strawberry Creek Golf Club.

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin — Key Historical Facts

  • Pleasant Prairie was incorporated as a village in 1989 after residents voted to unify several unincorporated communities in western Kenosha County.
  • The community has long been rooted in agriculture, with dairy farming and crop production shaping its early economy before suburban growth accelerated.
  • Its strategic location between Milwaukee and Chicago attracted major industrial, logistics, and corporate developments during the late twentieth century.
  • The creation of Prairie Springs Park, Lake Andrea, and the RecPlex established Pleasant Prairie as a regional destination for outdoor recreation and sports.
  • Today, Pleasant Prairie is recognized for its business-friendly environment, high quality of life, extensive park system, and convenient access to southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois.

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