How far is Cudahy, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Cudahy, WI to Muskego, WI is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cudahy and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy and Muskego.
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Start on the route
92 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Layton Avenue
4.4 mi · 11 min · East Layton Avenue
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Turn right onto South 27th Street
800 ft · 17 sec · South 27th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41, I 43, I 894: Downtown Milwaukee, Beloit-Madison
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43 South, I 894 West: Madison, Beloit
1793 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
963 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
126 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cudahy and Muskego.
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.
I 43 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
6.86 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Cudahy and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cudahy to Muskego?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Cudahy and 11.6 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Cudahy and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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West Allis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cudahy and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).
#1 Cudahy
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 18,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.9597400, -87.8614700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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