How far is Muskego, WI from Cudahy, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and Cudahy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Cudahy.
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Start on Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
1 km · 2 min · Janesville Road
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Turn right onto Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 43 North
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 241: 27th Street
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 241 South: South 27th Street South
537 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South 27th Street
121 m · 8 sec · South 27th Street
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Turn slight left
138 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · West Layton Avenue
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Continue on East Layton Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Layton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn right
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 Muskego 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.
Rock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
10.9 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskego 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 Muskego to Cudahy?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Hales Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Muskego and 9.5 miles from Cudahy.
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 4.5 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskego and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cudahy.
Stop Ideas Near Hales Corners
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 Hales Corners.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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