How far is Racine, WI from Cudahy, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
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 Racine and Cudahy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Cudahy.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
4.6 mi · 10 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto Marquette Avenue
1206 ft · 51 sec · Marquette Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2633 ft · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Chicago Avenue
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Continue on South Packard Avenue
2 mi · 6 min · South Packard Avenue
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Turn left onto East Layton Avenue
676 ft · 25 sec · East Layton Avenue
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Turn right 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 Racine 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.
Douglas Avenue
Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.27 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 Likely leaving Racine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cudahy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Racine to Cudahy?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Racine and 8.9 miles from Cudahy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Racine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cudahy.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek
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 Oak Creek.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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