Origin
Cudahy, WI
Afternoon in Cudahy on Friday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cudahy, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cudahy, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cudahy, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 15 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Layton Avenue, Airport Freeway, I 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on East Layton Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Cudahy, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 15 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Layton Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 41, I 43, I 894: Downtown Milwaukee, Beloit-Madison
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894: Downtown Milwaukee, B...
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41, I 43 South, I 894 West: Madison, Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 41, I 43 South, I 894 West: Madison, B...
9
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43 toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alter...
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Roa...
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road Nor...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cudahy, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Beloit-Madison, Beloit, Cth O and Beloit Road East.
Beloit-Madison
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Beloit
4.7 mi in
|
~11m
Cth O
13.2 mi in
|
~23m
Beloit Road East
13.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Layton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| I 43 | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South 27th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Kingan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Layton Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudahy, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on this road
303 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Kingan Avenue
3
Turn right onto CTH Y
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
East Layton Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto WI 241
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 27th Street
5
Take the ramp
491 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894: Downtown Milwaukee, Beloit-Madison
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 41, I 43 South, I 894 West: Madison, Beloit
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 43
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
11
Turn straight onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
12
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cudahy, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 15 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Layton Avenue, Airport Freeway, I 43. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Cudahy, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cudahy, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Beloit-Madison, Beloit, Cth O and Beloit Road East.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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