How far is Pleasant Prairie, WI from Germantown, WI?

The driving distance from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Germantown, WI is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.89 mi
01h 13m
Flight
47.53 mi
76.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.34 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Prairie
2026-04-15T17:15
Arrive Germantown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Pleasant Prairie
27.5 mi
00h 36m
To Germantown
27.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Prairie and Germantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie and Germantown.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1496 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    16.8 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road North

    1208 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrim Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    614 ft · 18 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1494 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Prairie and Germantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
44.5 mi · 81%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 8%
Pilgrim Road
3 mi · 5%
75th Street
1.18 mi · 2%
104th Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 36m from Pleasant Prairie
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Prairie to Germantown?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Pleasant Prairie and 27.5 miles from Germantown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Germantown.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Prairie and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 47.53 mi (76.49 km).

Pleasant Prairie

#1 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Germantown

#2 Germantown

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population19,993
Coordinates43.2286200, -88.1103700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)
End: Germantown (-88.11037, 43.22862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Prairie and Germantown. The current time is 17:15:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.