How far is Kenosha, WI from Cudahy, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
35.23 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.99 mi
41.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.23 mi
Kilometers
56.7 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Fri, May 1, 10:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-05-01T08:52
Arrive Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Kenosha
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Cudahy
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Kenosha and Cudahy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Cudahy.

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Burlington Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport

    2201 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport

    1885 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Airport Spur

    1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 38: Howell Avenue

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    137 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Howell Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Layton Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Layton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue

    51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    92 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Cudahy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
22.1 mi · 63%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 11%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 9%
East Layton Avenue
2.4 mi · 7%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 3%
South Howell Avenue
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 25m from Kenosha
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Kenosha 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 Kenosha to Cudahy?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Kenosha and 17.6 miles from Cudahy.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Kenosha and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franksville, 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 Franksville.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 25.99 mi (41.83 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Cudahy

#2 Cudahy

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population18,077
Coordinates42.9597400, -87.8614700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 Kenosha and Cudahy. The current time is 08:52:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.