Origin
Brown Deer, WI
Evening in Brown Deer on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brown Deer, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brown Deer to Pleasant Prairie, you are looking at a straightforward 46.5-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an affordable excursion that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the North-South Freeway, complemented by segments on West Good Hope Road and North Teutonia Avenue. Because both locations sit within the Midwest, the drive maintains a familiar regional feel throughout. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, this route offers a reliable, no-nonsense path between these two Wisconsin communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from Brown Deer, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 87% of your travel time spent on major routes. You will settle into a consistent pace quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 40.4 miles on the North-South Freeway. While the beginning of your drive involves navigating local roads like West Good Hope Road and North Teutonia Avenue, the transition to the freeway provides a steady, efficient cruise. Expect a functional, interstate-oriented experience rather than a winding scenic byway. It is the type of drive that prioritizes speed and directness, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal navigation stress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Good Hope Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Bradley Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 46.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bradley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (CTH PP / West Good Hope Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Bradley Road
Turn right onto West Bradley Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CTH PP / West Good Hope Road
Turn left onto CTH PP / West Good Hope Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
44 mi into trip
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~56m 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
7
44.5 mi into trip
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~57m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Brown Deer, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago and Lake Geneva.
Wis 94 East
16.7 mi in
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~25m
|
via I 94
Chicago
16.7 mi in
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~25m
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via I 94
Lake Geneva
44 mi in
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~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 40.4 mi | 49m |
| West Good Hope Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Teutonia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Bradley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 40.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brown Deer, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Bradley Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Bradley Road
3
Continue on West Bradley Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Bradley Road
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH D
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Teutonia Avenue
5
Continue on CTH D
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Teutonia Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto CTH PP
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Good Hope Road
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 43 South
8
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
18 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
10
Continue on I 94
27 mi
·
30 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319
Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
14
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of just over an hour, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the North-South Freeway is wise to ensure you hit that 1-hour travel estimate. Because the entire route is under 50 miles, you likely will not need to plan for formal rest stops, though it is always smart to fill up your tank before you leave to keep your fuel costs near that $7 mark. Take advantage of the short duration to plan your arrival precisely, as the lack of required stops makes it easy to schedule your day exactly how you want it.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Brown Deer, WI, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.5 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Prairie, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brown Deer, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brown Deer, WI
This is one driving day of about 46.5 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brown Deer, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North-South Freeway for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Brown Deer, WI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brown Deer, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasant Prairie, WI
The final approach into Pleasant Prairie, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pleasant Prairie, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.06 one way
$14.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Evening in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 1m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brown Deer, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, West Good Hope Road, North Teutonia Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Brown Deer, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 46.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bradley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (CTH PP / West Good Hope Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brown Deer, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago and Lake Geneva.
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