Origin
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Morning in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to South Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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South Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
Pleasant Prairie to South Milwaukee is 30.3 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 41, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route is largely focused on highway driving, making it a quick and efficient transit. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss or a lengthy time commitment. Consider this drive for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 23.4 mi | 25m |
| West Rawson Avenue | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 23.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and South Milwaukee, 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
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 320
Toward CTH BB: Rawson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CTH BB
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Rawson Avenue
8
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
WI 32
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 30 — 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.
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Continue toward I 41 North, I 94 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
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
25.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CTH BB: Rawson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 320
Toward CTH BB: Rawson Avenue
6
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
WI 32 / 10th Avenue
Turn right onto WI 32 / 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
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
South Milwaukee, WI
Morning in South Milwaukee on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
40m 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 drive has a highway-focused profile, with 77% of the journey taking place on main roads like I 41. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.4 miles on I 41, offering a consistent, faster-paced travel experience. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating local roads such as West Rawson Avenue and 104th Avenue. Expect periods of higher speeds on the interstate, followed by a shift to more typical suburban road conditions as you approach your destination. The character is predominantly that of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West Rawson Avenue. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on I 41. 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Milwaukee, 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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