Origin
Brown Deer, WI
Morning in Brown Deer on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brown Deer, 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 1m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brown Deer, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brown Deer to Pleasant Prairie, you are looking at a straightforward 46.5-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an affordable excursion that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the North-South Freeway, complemented by segments on West Good Hope Road and North Teutonia Avenue. Because both locations sit within the Midwest, the drive maintains a familiar regional feel throughout. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, this route offers a reliable, no-nonsense path between these two Wisconsin communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 40.4 mi | 49m |
| West Good Hope Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Teutonia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Bradley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 40.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brown Deer, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Bradley Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Bradley Road
3
Continue on West Bradley Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Bradley Road
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH D
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Teutonia Avenue
5
Continue on CTH D
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Teutonia Avenue
6
Turn left onto CTH PP
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Good Hope Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 43 South
8
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
18 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
10
Continue on I 94
27 mi
·
30 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
14
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brown Deer, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Bradley Road
Turn right onto West Bradley Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH PP / West Good Hope Road
Turn left onto CTH PP / West Good Hope Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
44 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
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 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
7
44.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
1h 1m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 87% of your travel time spent on major routes. You will settle into a consistent pace quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 40.4 miles on the North-South Freeway. While the beginning of your drive involves navigating local roads like West Good Hope Road and North Teutonia Avenue, the transition to the freeway provides a steady, efficient cruise. Expect a functional, interstate-oriented experience rather than a winding scenic byway. It is the type of drive that prioritizes speed and directness, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal navigation stress.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Good Hope Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Bradley Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bradley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (CTH PP / West Good Hope Road): 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 Brown Deer, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago and Lake Geneva.
Wis 94 East
16.7 mi in
|
~25m
|
via I 94
Chicago
16.7 mi in
|
~25m
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via I 94
Lake Geneva
44 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on North-South Freeway. 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 Pleasant Prairie, 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: near the start (West Bradley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (CTH PP / West Good Hope Road): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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