How far is Mequon, WI from Cudahy, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and Cudahy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Cudahy.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Swan Road
1058 ft · 22 sec · North Swan Road
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Turn right onto West Mequon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Mequon Road
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Turn slight right
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Cedarburg Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on North Green Bay Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road
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Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
2561 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.3 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 794 East: Lakefront
672 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
2392 ft · 41 sec · East-West Freeway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Howard Avenue
1483 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
1518 ft · 55 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Kinnickinnic Avenue
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Continue on East Plankinton Avenue
141 m · 15 sec · East Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 13 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn left
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Cudahy.
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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.31 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cudahy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Cudahy?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Whitefish Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Mequon and 12.6 miles from Cudahy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cudahy.
Stop Ideas Near Whitefish Bay
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 Whitefish Bay.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 19.62 mi (31.57 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cudahy
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 18,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.9597400, -87.8614700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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