Origin
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Afternoon in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Franklin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Pleasant Prairie to Franklin is 29.4 miles and takes about 38m via I 41, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Wisconsin. You'll primarily be on the interstate for this drive, making it a straightforward connection. It's a quick hop that's ideal if you're looking for an easy transit between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| West Ryan Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Saint Martins Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 20.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Franklin, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
374 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
8
Turn left onto WI 100
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Ryan Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn straight onto WI 100
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
10
Continue on US 45; WI 100
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
11
Turn right
87 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 29.3 — 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.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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
Franklin, WI
Afternoon in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 mostly highway, with 69% of the driving on I 41. You'll experience a solid 20.4 miles on I 41 before transitioning to surface roads like West Ryan Road and West Saint Martins Road. Expect a segment of consistent interstate cruising before you encounter more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West Ryan Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WI 50 / 75th 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 29.4 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: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 41. 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 Franklin, 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: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, 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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