Origin
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Morning in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to West Allis, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
Pleasant Prairie to West Allis is 36.9 miles and takes about 50m via I 41, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. With 83% of the journey on highways, expect a predominantly fast-paced trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick relocation or a visit to a nearby city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 27.3 mi | 30m |
| South 76th Street | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 27.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and West Allis, 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
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
248 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH U North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto CTH U
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 76th Street
12
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn right onto WI 59
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
WI 59
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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Pleasant Prairie, 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 1 and 36.9 — 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.
9
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CTH U: 76th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH U North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH U North
6
36.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Turn right onto WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
West Allis, WI
Morning in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
6:54 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
50m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 41, including a significant stretch of 27.3 miles without needing to exit. The initial segment on I 41 will feel like a typical interstate experience. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to South 76th Street and the Airport Freeway, offering a slightly different, though still urban, highway feel. Expect smooth sailing for most of the 50-minute journey.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and South 76th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Pleasant Prairie, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Cth U North.
Fond Du Lac
28.1 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Cth U North
33.1 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 West Allis, 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 28.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 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 West Allis, 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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