Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Morning in Oak Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, 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
37m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
Oak Creek to Pleasant Prairie is 28.7 miles and takes about 37 minutes via the North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two Midwest communities. You'll primarily be on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick journey or as a segment of a larger Midwest road trip. Plan for a simple, direct transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| West Ryan Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| South Chicago Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Puetz Road | <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 Oak Creek, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on East Puetz Road
109 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Puetz Road
2
Turn right onto WI 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Road
3
Turn right onto WI 100
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
20 mi
·
21 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
9
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
26.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
26.5 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:58 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
11 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
37m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive utilizing major freeways. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the journey, including a significant stretch of 20.3 miles on the North-South Freeway without interruption. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, fast travel on well-maintained roads. The transition from West Ryan Road to South Chicago Road will likely involve typical suburban highway exits and entrances, maintaining the efficient character of the trip.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Ryan Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 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 Oak Creek, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Lake Geneva
26.2 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). 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. 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 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 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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