Origin
Greendale, WI
Late night in Greendale on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greendale, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greendale, WI
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Greendale and Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, you will cover 31 miles in about 42 minutes. This straightforward journey serves as an efficient connection within the Midwest, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Navigating via the North-South Freeway, West Rawson Avenue, and 104th Avenue keeps the transit time minimal. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a short visit, this drive offers a practical way to traverse this stretch of the state without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 23.4 mi | 25m |
| West Rawson Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 51st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West College Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Loomis Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 23.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on Schoolway
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
Schoolway
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Southway
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southway
4
Turn right onto WI 36
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Loomis Road
5
Turn left onto CTH ZZ
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Avenue
6
Turn right onto South 51st Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 51st Street
7
Turn left onto CTH BB
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Rawson Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
29 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
42m 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, as 75% of your trip will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 23.4-mile stretch along the North-South Freeway, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the drive. As you transition off the freeway onto West Rawson Avenue and 104th Avenue, the character of the road shifts from open highway travel to local navigation. Because there are zero required stops, the drive maintains a steady, efficient momentum from start to finish. You will find this to be a functional, utilitarian route designed to move you between your destinations with minimal friction.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Rawson Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad 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 31 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 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 Greendale, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Lake Geneva
28.5 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 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.
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