Origin
South Milwaukee, WI
Afternoon in South Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Milwaukee, 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
40m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Milwaukee, WI
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Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Milwaukee, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 30.5 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, East Rawson Avenue, 104th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.5 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and East Rawson Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 miles on North-South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
778 ft
667 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
164 ft
Highest Point
778 ft
~13.1 mi in
Elevation Range
111 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and East Rawson Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near East Rawson Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (East Rawson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Rawson Avenue
Turn left onto East Rawson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
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 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
7
28.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
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 South Milwaukee, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Lake Geneva
28 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 23.4 mi | 25m |
| East Rawson Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 15th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 23.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Milwaukee, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on WI 32
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
10th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
3
Turn right onto 15th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Rawson Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Rawson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 344
Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
10
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
104th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday
Local time
12:08 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
12 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
40m 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 South Milwaukee, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 30.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, East Rawson Avenue, 104th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from South Milwaukee, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (East Rawson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from South Milwaukee, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 667 ft to 778 ft elevation with about 191 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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