Trip from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Holmen, WI

Drive Time

4h 31m

Distance

243.6 mi

392 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 18m ★

6 AM

4h 31m

8 AM

4h 58m

10 AM

4h 41m

12 PM

4h 38m

3 PM

4h 42m

5 PM

4h 57m

8 PM

4h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pleasant Prairie, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Pleasant Prairie to Holmen, expect a straightforward journey covering 243.6 miles across the Midwest. You can comfortably complete this drive in approximately 4 hours and 31 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of $37, the route is budget-friendly and efficient for travelers looking to move between these two Wisconsin locations. Since the drive is heavily focused on major interstates, you will find the pace consistent and predictable. While an overnight stay isn't strictly necessary, having the flexibility to stop once can break up the transit time nicely. This path is perfect for those who prioritize a direct, no-nonsense commute over winding backroads.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

121.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 98% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will rely primarily on I-90, I-41, and the East-West Freeway to bridge the gap between your starting point and destination. Be prepared for a steady interstate experience, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 104 miles on I-90. While the road lacks the technical challenges of local backroads, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving at a brisk pace. Expect a reliable, high-speed experience that allows you to cover the distance efficiently without frequent navigation changes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 104 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 243.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

28.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...

34.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 41; I 894; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...

38.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

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 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

38.8 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison

103.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...

Towns Along This Route

Between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Holmen, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and La Crosse.

Fond Du Lac

28.1 mi in | ~33m | via I 41; I 94; US 41

Milwaukee

38.6 mi in | ~47m

Eau Claire

103.3 mi in | ~1h 58m | via I 94

La Crosse

195.9 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 90

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	104 mi	1h 51m
East-West Freeway	63.8 mi	1h 9m
I 41	31.5 mi	36m
I 94	29.1 mi	31m
US 53	5 mi	5m
Airport Freeway	4.6 mi	6m
104th Avenue	1 mi	2m
75th Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 104 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Holmen, WI.

Start on 104th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue

Turn left onto WI 50

0.9 mi · 1 min · 75th Street

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · this road

Toward I 41 North, I 94 West

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

26 mi · 28 min · I 41; I 94; US 41

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41; I 94; US 41

Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 41; I 894; US 41

Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 56 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 94

10 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

29 mi · 31 min · I 94

Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 90; I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

40 mi · 43 min · I 90

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto US 53; WI 157

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 53; WI 157

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward WI 35 South, CTH HD

Turn straight onto CTH HD; WI 35 BUS

0.7 mi · 1 min · Holmen Drive

Turn right onto CTH DH

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Gaarder Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH DH

238 ft · 4 sec · County Highway DH

Continue on CTH DH

112 ft · 2 sec · County Highway DH

Turn straight onto CTH DH

0.5 mi · 52 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto CTH D

70 ft · 1 sec · County Highway D

Arrive at destination

CTH D

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 31-minute travel window, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the busiest sections of the interstate. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to refuel and stretch your legs, especially given the 104-mile longest stretch on I-90 where road fatigue can set in. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind the $37 estimate, so you can plan your pit stop strategically. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of flexibility; don't feel pressured to rush the drive if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Always check local traffic reports for the I-90 corridor before you head out, as interstate conditions can shift quickly.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 121.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 121.8 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holmen, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pleasant Prairie, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 243.6 miles and 4h 31m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 104 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.8 mi from Pleasant Prairie, WI · 2h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

122 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104 miles.

Arriving in Holmen, WI

The final approach into Holmen, 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 Holmen, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.00 one way

$74.00 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$40.79	$81.58
premium	$4.80	$45.99	$91.97
diesel	$5.64	$54.12	$108.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.1	0	$25.58	$11.69
Efficient EV	60.9	0	$21.31	$9.74
EV Truck/SUV	97.4	1	$34.10	$15.59

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Afternoon in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holmen, WI

Afternoon in Holmen on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

2 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

4h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Holmen, WI covers 243.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, East-West Freeway, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 121.8 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 $37.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Pleasant Prairie, WI and Holmen, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and La Crosse.

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