Origin
Muskego, WI
Late night in Muskego on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, 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
52m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Muskego to Pleasant Prairie is 35.4 miles and takes about 52 minutes via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a mixed drive that should feel pretty straightforward, with most of your time spent on major roads. It's a short enough journey that you won't need an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| West Ryan Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| West Saint Martins Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Janesville Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Tess Corners Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 20.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
2
Turn right onto CTH L
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Janesville Road
3
Turn right onto Tess Corners Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tess Corners Drive
4
Continue on CTH MM
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
5
Turn slight right
151 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 45; WI 100
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
7
Continue on WI 100
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
20 mi
·
21 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Muskego, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.4 — 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
|
CTH L / Janesville Road
Turn right onto CTH L / Janesville Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
32.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
33.1 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
33.4 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$5.53 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Franklin, WI
18 mi in
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
22 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
52m 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 features a 57% highway share, meaning you'll experience a good portion of faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 20.3 miles on the North-South Freeway, so you'll have a solid period of consistent travel. The drive mixes freeway segments with local road navigation, including West Ryan Road and West Saint Martins Road, offering a varied driving experience. You'll transition from quicker highway speeds to more town-oriented roads as you approach your destination.
57% 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: 20.3 mi on North-South Freeway.
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 early in the drive near CTH L / Janesville Road.
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 35.4 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: near the start (CTH L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 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 Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Lake Geneva
32.9 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (CTH L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 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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