How far is City of Janesville, WI from Cudahy, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.31 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.39 mi
98.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.31 mi
Kilometers
117.98 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-01T08:37
Arrive Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
36.6 mi
00h 48m
To Cudahy
36.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Cudahy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Cudahy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.6 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 241: 27th Street

    1252 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 241 South: South 27th Street South

    537 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 27th Street

    121 m · 8 sec · South 27th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    138 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Layton Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Layton Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Layton Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Layton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue

    51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    92 m · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Cudahy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
52.2 mi · 71%
East Layton Avenue
2.39 mi · 3%
West Layton Avenue
1.98 mi · 3%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
WI 241
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

49.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 48m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Cudahy?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from City of Janesville and 36.7 miles from Cudahy.

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

The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Troy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.8 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Cudahy

#2 Cudahy

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population18,077
Coordinates42.9597400, -87.8614700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Cudahy. The current time is 08:37:15.

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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.