How far is Cudahy, WI from Racine, WI?
Here are the driving distances between Cudahy, WI and Racine, WI:
- Cudahy to Racine is about 13 miles (21 km) by car via I-94 W. This drive takes around 20 minutes in normal traffic.
- The direct route between the two cities is around 11 miles (18 km) and takes about 15-20 minutes to drive without traffic.
- If taking alternate routes like WI-38 or local roads, the distance can be a bit longer, around 15-18 miles (24-29 km). These routes may take 25-35 minutes with traffic lights and slower speeds.
So in summary, Cudahy and Racine are fairly close together, only about 10-15 miles apart depending on the exact route taken. The quickest drive time is around 15-20 minutes via the interstate or other direct highways. Traffic conditions can add more time on top of that base drive time.
Fastest Route
The driving distance between Cudahy, Wisconsin and Racine, Wisconsin is 19 miles (30.58 kilometers). The fastest route is to take WI-32 S. The drive time is about 30 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head west toward S Kingan Ave.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Kingan Ave.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Layton Ave.
- Turn right onto S Packard Ave.
- Continue straight onto N Chicago Ave.
- Continue onto 10th Ave.
- Turn right onto Marquette Ave.
- Turn left onto WI-32 S/S Chicago Ave.
- Keep right to continue on WI-32 S/S Chicago Rd.
- Continue to follow WI-32 S.
- Turn left onto Hamilton St.
- Turn right onto N Main St.
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City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cudahy and Racine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy and Racine.
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Start on the route
92 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 13 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Layton Avenue
676 ft · 27 sec · East Layton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Packard Avenue
2 mi · 6 min · South Packard Avenue
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Chicago Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
2633 ft · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Marquette Avenue
1074 ft · 43 sec · Marquette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
4.6 mi · 10 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 21 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3224 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cudahy and Racine.
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.
Douglas Avenue
Continue on Douglas Avenue
8.28 mi · 00h 14m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cudahy to Racine?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Cudahy and 10.8 miles from Racine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek
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 Oak Creek.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cudahy and Racine. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Cudahy
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 18,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.9597400, -87.8614700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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