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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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on 104th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1496 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
2201 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
1885 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Airport Spur
1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 38: Howell Avenue
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
137 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto South Howell Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn right onto 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 Pleasant Prairie 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franksville.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Prairie and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).
#1 Pleasant Prairie
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 21,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.5530800, -87.9334100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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