Origin
Germantown, WI
Late night in Germantown on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Germantown, 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 14m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Germantown, WI
Tom Fisk
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.1-mile drive from Germantown, WI, to Pleasant Prairie, WI, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. Primarily utilizing the North-South Freeway and I-41, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option for a short getaway or a practical transfer between locations within the Midwest. The journey is focused on efficient travel, so don't expect extensive scenic detours, but rather a reliable path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 26.3 mi | 29m |
| I 41 | 18 mi | 24m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Pilgrim Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fond du Lac Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 26.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto WI 145
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fond du Lac Avenue
5
Turn right onto WI 145
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pilgrim Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 41; US 41; US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
26 mi
·
29 min
·
North-South Freeway
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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Germantown, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.1 — 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
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 45 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South
9
25 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
$8.61 one way
$17.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.60 | $21.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
5:16 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
1 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 14m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 55.1-mile journey, with 88% of the drive on major freeways like the North-South Freeway and I-41. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 26.3 miles on the North-South Freeway, allowing for a consistent pace. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, so much of the drive will feel familiar to anyone accustomed to interstate travel. While not designed for sightseeing, the consistent highway profile ensures a predictable driving experience.
88% 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: 26.3 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.3 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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