Origin
Burlington, WI
Late night in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, 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
34m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Burlington, WI, to Pleasant Prairie, WI, covers a modest 23.2 miles and should take around 34 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and fits comfortably within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical choice for a short excursion. The route utilizes a mix of Burlington Road, State Highway 144, and I-41, offering a varied driving experience. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, you can expect a hassle-free trip without significant time commitments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 142 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| I 41 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Bushnell Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burlington Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bushnell Road
5
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
6
Continue on WI 142
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 142
7
Continue on WI 142
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Burlington Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
13
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Bushnell Road
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Continue toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches of local roads before transitioning onto faster-paced routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.3 miles, encountered on Burlington Road, which sets a more deliberate pace before you merge onto higher-speed sections. Expect the road character to evolve from more community-focused roads to efficient highway travel as you progress toward Pleasant Prairie. This blend ensures you're not stuck in a single driving mode for the entire trip.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Burlington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Bushnell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Burlington, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Lake Geneva
20.7 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Burlington Road. 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: at 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Bushnell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Pleasant Prairie, WI
More from Burlington, WI
More trips to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Explore more options from Burlington, WI or browse trips ending in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.