How far is Pleasant Prairie, WI from Cudahy, WI?

The driving distance from Pleasant Prairie, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
32.58 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.43 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudahy
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Prairie
2026-04-15T17:15
Arrive Cudahy
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Prairie
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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Pleasant Prairie
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Cudahy
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Prairie and Cudahy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Prairie and Cudahy.

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1496 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

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

    2201 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

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

    1885 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Spur

    1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Spur

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 38: Howell Avenue

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    137 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Howell Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Layton Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Layton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue

    51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    92 m · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Prairie 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
25.1 mi · 77%
East Layton Avenue
2.4 mi · 7%
75th Street
1.18 mi · 4%
104th Avenue
0.99 mi · 3%
South Howell Avenue
0.88 mi · 3%
Airport Spur
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 22m from Pleasant Prairie
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Prairie and Chance 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 Pleasant Prairie to Cudahy?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Pleasant Prairie and 16.3 miles from Cudahy.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Pleasant Prairie and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).

Pleasant Prairie

#1 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Cudahy

#2 Cudahy

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population18,077
Coordinates42.9597400, -87.8614700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Prairie (-87.93341, 42.55308)
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

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 Pleasant Prairie and Cudahy. The current time is 17:15:52.

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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.