How far is Sussex, WI from Pleasant Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from Sussex, WI to Pleasant Prairie, WI is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sussex and Pleasant Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sussex and Pleasant Prairie.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
52 m · 13 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto County Highway VV
1041 ft · 37 sec · County Highway VV
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Continue on Main Street
112 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Silver Spring Drive
2650 ft · 2 min · Silver Spring Drive
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Turn right onto Waukesha Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 94 East
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 50 East, I 94 East: Kenosha
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto 104th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 104th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sussex and Pleasant Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sussex and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sussex to Pleasant Prairie?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 27.3 miles from Sussex and 27.3 miles from Pleasant Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Sussex and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Prairie.
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 Sussex and Pleasant Prairie. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.74 km).
#1 Sussex
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 11,086 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339000, -88.2220400 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Prairie
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 21,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.5530800, -87.9334100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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