Origin
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Afternoon in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Burlington, 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 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Burlington, WI
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Trip Overview
This 23.2-mile journey from Pleasant Prairie to Burlington, Wisconsin, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 34 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and is estimated to cost around $4 for fuel. The drive primarily utilizes local roads and state highways, with a portion on I-41, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed. This route stays within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward local excursion.
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 Pleasant Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along Burlington Road, suggesting a good portion of steady travel. The road character will likely shift from the more varied local roads and State Highway 142 to the faster pace of I-41 before returning to local routes as you approach Burlington. This blend means you'll encounter different driving conditions, from potentially more relaxed local cruising to quicker interstate segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (WI 142 / Burlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WI 50 / 75th Street
Turn left onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
4.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
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 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
4
5.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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WI 142 / Burlington Road
Turn left onto WI 142 / Burlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
21.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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Bushnell Road
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.8 mi into trip
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~34m in
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East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Pleasant Prairie, WI to Burlington, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth S: Kenosha along the way.
Cth S: Kenosha
4.9 mi in
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~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Road | 8.5 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 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Burlington Road
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Burlington, WI.
1
Start on 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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104th Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 50
0.9 mi
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1 min
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75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
5
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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I 41; I 94; US 41
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto WI 142
8.5 mi
·
11 min
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Burlington Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on WI 142
7.5 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 142
9
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Bushnell Road
112 ft
·
2 sec
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Bushnell Road
11
Continue on Bushnell Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushnell Road
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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North Main Street
13
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
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East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
East Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just 34 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a spontaneous outing, so there's no need to plan a rigid departure time. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or finding extensive rest stops. The fuel cost is minimal at an estimated $4, so you can depart with confidence. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the transition points between Burlington Road, State Highway 142, and I-41, as these can be where you'll need to adjust your speed and awareness the most.
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 Pleasant Prairie, WI, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 Burlington, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Prairie, 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 Pleasant Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 23.2 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Prairie, 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 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Pleasant Prairie, 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 Pleasant Prairie, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, WI
The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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
Burlington, WI
Afternoon in Burlington on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 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 Pleasant Prairie, WI to Burlington, 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 Pleasant Prairie, 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (WI 142 / Burlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Burlington, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth S: Kenosha along the way.
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