How far is Oakwood, WI from Cudahy, WI?
The driving distance from Oakwood, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Cudahy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Cudahy.
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Start on West Oakwood Road
2403 ft · 1 min · West Oakwood Road
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Turn slight left
620 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto South Howell Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East College Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · East College Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East College Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto East Layton Avenue
1.4 km · 3 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 Oakwood 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.
South Howell Avenue
Turn left onto South Howell Avenue
5.01 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakwood and Rain Showers near Cudahy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Cudahy?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 5 miles from Oakwood and 6 miles from Cudahy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.61 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakwood and Rain Showers near Cudahy.
Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 7.72 mi (12.42 km).
#1 Oakwood
Situated within Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin, this area is an unincorporated community wholly contained within the city of Oak Creek.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8580700, -87.9245300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cudahy
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 18,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.9597400, -87.8614700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.861468, 42.959582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.12 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
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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