How far is Shorewood, WI from Cudahy, WI?
The driving distance from Shorewood, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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.
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood and Cudahy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Cudahy.
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Start on East Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · East Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto North Holton Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · North Holton Street
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Turn right onto East Brady Street
73 m · 5 sec · East Brady Street
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Continue on North Water Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Michigan Street
105 m · 14 sec · East Michigan Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
133 m · 15 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 794 East
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lake Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Howard Avenue
1483 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
1518 ft · 55 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Kinnickinnic Avenue
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Continue on East Plankinton Avenue
141 m · 15 sec · East Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 13 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn left
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 Shorewood 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.
North Holton Street
Turn left onto North Holton Street
2.54 mi · 00h 07m
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 leaving Shorewood and 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 Shorewood to Cudahy?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Shorewood and 8.1 miles from Cudahy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shorewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cudahy.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 9.04 mi (14.55 km).
#1 Shorewood
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 13,117 |
| Coordinates | 43.0891800, -87.8875800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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