Origin
Muskego, WI
Morning in Muskego on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 35.9 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 Janesville Road, Tess Corners Drive, West Saint Martins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 35.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Janesville Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Muskego, 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 Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Janesville Road | — | — |
| Tess Corners Drive | — | — |
| West Saint Martins Road | — | — |
| West Ryan Road | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| WI 50 | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Janesville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
2
Turn right onto Janesville Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Janesville Road
3
Turn right onto Tess Corners Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tess Corners Drive
4
Continue on West Saint Martins Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
5
Turn slight right
151 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
7
Continue on West Ryan Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
9
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
11
Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 41 South, I 94 East
12
Keep slight left to continue on WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
13
Turn left onto 75th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
14
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Muskego, WI · 22m into the drive
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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Muskego, 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
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
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
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Morning in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
18 mi in
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
22 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
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 Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 35.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Janesville Road, Tess Corners Drive, West Saint Martins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Muskego, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.61 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 Muskego, 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 Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Muskego, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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