Origin
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Late night in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Burlington, 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 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Burlington, WI
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Trip Overview
This 23.2-mile journey from Pleasant Prairie to Burlington, Wisconsin, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 34 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and is estimated to cost around $4 for fuel. The drive primarily utilizes local roads and state highways, with a portion on I-41, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed. This route stays within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Road | 8.5 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 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burlington Road
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Burlington, WI.
1
Start on 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
5
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto WI 142
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on WI 142
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 142
9
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bushnell Road
11
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
East Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 50 / 75th Street
Turn left onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
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 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 142 / Burlington Road
Turn left onto WI 142 / Burlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Bushnell Road
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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
Burlington, WI
Late night in Burlington 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?
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along Burlington Road, suggesting a good portion of steady travel. The road character will likely shift from the more varied local roads and State Highway 142 to the faster pace of I-41 before returning to local routes as you approach Burlington. This blend means you'll encounter different driving conditions, from potentially more relaxed local cruising to quicker interstate segments.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Burlington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (WI 142 / Burlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pleasant Prairie, WI to Burlington, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth S: Kenosha along the way.
Cth S: Kenosha
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
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%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Burlington Road. 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 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (WI 142 / Burlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, 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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