How far is Oak Creek, WI from Cudahy, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.53 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.11 mi
8.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.53 mi
Kilometers
8.9 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudahy
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-15T07:06
Arrive Cudahy
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
South Milwaukee
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Oak Creek
2.8 mi
00h 08m
To Cudahy
2.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Cudahy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Cudahy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    33 m · 10 sec · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Chicago Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marquette Avenue

    1206 ft · 51 sec · Marquette Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    2633 ft · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Chicago Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Chicago Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Packard Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · South Packard Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Layton Avenue

    676 ft · 25 sec · East Layton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue

    51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    92 m · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Packard Avenue
2.01 mi · 36%
South Chicago Road
1.49 mi · 27%
North Chicago Avenue
1.07 mi · 19%
10th Avenue
0.5 mi · 9%
Marquette Avenue
0.23 mi · 4%
East Layton Avenue
0.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Packard Avenue

Continue on South Packard Avenue

2.01 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Milwaukee
00h 08m from Oak Creek
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oak Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Cudahy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Cudahy?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

South Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Oak Creek and 2.7 miles from Cudahy.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oak Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Cudahy.

Stop Ideas Near South Milwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

14 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

22 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

93 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 5.11 mi (8.22 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Cudahy

#2 Cudahy

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population18,077
Coordinates42.9597400, -87.8614700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.75 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.65 $0.93 $1.86
Diesel $5.30 $1.06 $2.12

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Cudahy. The current time is 07:06:39.

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.