Origin
Cudahy, WI
Night in Cudahy on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cudahy, WI
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 33 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Kingan Avenue, East Layton Avenue, South Howell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.5 miles from Cudahy, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 33 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Kingan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Kingan Avenue | — | — |
| East Layton Avenue | — | — |
| South Howell Avenue | — | — |
| West Grange Avenue | — | — |
| I-94 | — | — |
| Airport Spur | — | — |
| I 41 | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Kingan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on the route
302 ft
·
27 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Kingan Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Layton Avenue
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Layton Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Howell Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Howell Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Grange Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Grange Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto I-94
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I-94
7
Merge slight left onto Airport Spur
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Spur
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 94: Chicago
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 41, I 94: Chicago
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
10
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
North-South Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
12
Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 41 South, I 94 East
13
Keep slight left to continue on WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
14
Turn left onto 75th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
15
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 16.5 miles from Cudahy, WI, or about 22m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.5 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cudahy, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cudahy, WI
This is one driving day of about 33 miles and 45m.
At 33 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Cudahy, WI · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Cudahy, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasant Prairie, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pleasant Prairie, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Night in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
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
2 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
45m 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 Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 33 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Kingan Avenue, East Layton Avenue, South Howell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Cudahy, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.16 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.
The drive from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cudahy, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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