How far is Pleasant Prairie, WI from Mequon, WI?
The driving distance from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Mequon, WI is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Prairie and Mequon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie and Mequon.
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Start on 104th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1496 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
16.8 mi · 24 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn slight right
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Green Bay Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road
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Continue on Cedarburg Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road
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Turn left onto West Mequon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Mequon Road
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Turn left onto North Swan Road
1058 ft · 23 sec · North Swan Road
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Turn right
569 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Prairie and Mequon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasant Prairie and Sunny near Mequon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Prairie to Mequon?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 26.6 miles from Pleasant Prairie and 28.3 miles from Mequon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:30 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 Sunny around Pleasant Prairie and Sunny near Mequon.
Stop Ideas Near Greendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Prairie and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 46.03 mi (74.08 km).
#1 Pleasant Prairie
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 21,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.5530800, -87.9334100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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