Origin
Stoughton, WI
Evening in Stoughton on Wednesday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
88.7 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stoughton, WI
Tom Fisk
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 88.7 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Highway 51, I 39 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.87 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
44.3 miles from Stoughton, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 88.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street 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 Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 51 | — | — |
| I 39 South | — | — |
| WI 11 East | — | — |
| East Racine Street | — | — |
| US 12 East | — | — |
| WI 50 East | — | — |
| Highway 50 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
1
Start on South 4th Street
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US Highway 51
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 51
4
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, US 51 South: Janesville
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 39 South, I 90 East, US 51 South: Janesville
6
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
WI 11 East: Delavan
8
Keep slight left
518 ft
·
13 sec
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
295 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Racine Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Racine Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Racine Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
13
Turn straight
11 mi
·
15 min
14
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
16
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 12 East: Lake Geneva
18
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
19
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 50 East: Kenosha
21
Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
22
Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
23
Continue on 75th Street
12 mi
·
19 min
·
75th Street
24
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
104th Avenue
25
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 44.3 miles from Stoughton, WI, or about 59m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 59m 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 40m
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 Stoughton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stoughton, WI
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Stoughton, 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 44.3 mi from Stoughton, WI · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Stoughton, 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
$13.87 one way
$27.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Evening in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
8:09 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
1 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 58m 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 Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI covers 88.7 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Highway 51, I 39 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.3 miles from Stoughton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.87 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 Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stoughton, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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