Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Night in Fitchburg on Wednesday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
101.2 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, WI
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 101.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway M, Highway 14, West Bullard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.82 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 101.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway M 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 Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway M | — | — |
| Highway 14 | — | — |
| West Bullard Road | — | — |
| North Tupper Road | — | — |
| US 14 | — | — |
| Humes Road | — | — |
| US 12 East | — | — |
| WI 50 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Highway M
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
2
Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway M
3
Turn straight
102 ft
·
3 sec
4
Turn slight left
413 ft
·
10 sec
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
9 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
US Highway 14
8
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
9
Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bullard Road
10
Turn right onto North Tupper Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Tupper Road
11
Turn right onto County Highway M
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway M
12
Turn left onto US Highway 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 14
13
Continue on East US 14
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East US 14
14
Continue on Humes Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Humes Road
15
Turn right
3.5 mi
·
4 min
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 12 East: Lake Geneva
19
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
20
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 50 East: Kenosha
22
Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
23
Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
24
Continue on 75th Street
12 mi
·
19 min
·
75th Street
25
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
26
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 50.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 58m 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Prairie, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 101.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Fitchburg, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.82 one way
$31.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.48 | $38.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Fairfield, WI
51 mi in
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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 Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 101.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway M, Highway 14, West Bullard Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.82 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 Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fitchburg, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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