How far is Cudahy, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Cudahy, WI to West Allis, WI is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cudahy and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy and West Allis.
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Start on the route
92 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 13 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Plankinton Avenue
141 m · 13 sec · East Plankinton Avenue
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Continue on South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Kinnickinnic Avenue
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Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
1438 ft · 46 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn slight right
1246 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on East-West Freeway
1982 ft · 34 sec · East-West Freeway
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Continue on East-West Freeway
4.2 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street
926 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Turn left onto South 76th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cudahy and West Allis.
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.
East-West Freeway
Continue on East-West Freeway
4.17 mi · 00h 06m
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 West Allis?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Cudahy and 6.2 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cudahy and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.43 km).
#1 Cudahy
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 18,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.9597400, -87.8614700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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