Origin
Burlington, WI
Afternoon in Burlington on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, WI
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Burlington, WI, to Pleasant Prairie, WI, covers a modest 23.2 miles and should take around 34 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and fits comfortably within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical choice for a short excursion. The route utilizes a mix of Burlington Road, State Highway 144, and I-41, offering a varied driving experience. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, you can expect a hassle-free trip without significant time commitments.
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
11.6 miles from Burlington, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches of local roads before transitioning onto faster-paced routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.3 miles, encountered on Burlington Road, which sets a more deliberate pace before you merge onto higher-speed sections. Expect the road character to evolve from more community-focused roads to efficient highway travel as you progress toward Pleasant Prairie. This blend ensures you're not stuck in a single driving mode for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Burlington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.2 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 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Bushnell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Bushnell Road
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Continue toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlington, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Lake Geneva
20.7 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Road | 8.3 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 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burlington Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bushnell Road
5
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
6
Continue on WI 142
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 142
7
Continue on WI 142
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Burlington Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
13
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Trip Plan
For this short 34-minute drive of 23.2 miles, flexibility is key. You can easily depart at your convenience, whether it's a morning commute or an afternoon errand. There are no designated stops recommended, so you can make spontaneous detours if something catches your eye. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be sufficient for the entire trip. Keep an eye out for the transition onto State Highway 142, as this is where the road character begins to shift towards faster travel before you eventually join I-41.
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 11.6 miles from Burlington, WI, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.3 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 23.2 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, WI
This is one driving day of about 23.2 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burlington, 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 Burlington Road for about 8.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Burlington, WI · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Burlington, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Afternoon in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 23.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Burlington Road, State Highway 142, I 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Burlington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Bushnell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Burlington, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
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