Origin
Mequon, WI
Afternoon in Mequon on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mequon, WI
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Cudahy, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI covers 25 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway, Cedarburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI covers 25 miles and takes about 43m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 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 0.1 miles in near North Swan Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.2 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Swan Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Swan Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 794 East: Lakefront
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 794 East: Lakefront
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lakefront along the way.
Lakefront
18.8 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 794
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cedarburg Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Mequon Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lake Freeway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Kinnickinnic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Green Bay Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Cudahy, WI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Swan Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Swan Road
3
Turn right onto WI 167
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Mequon Road
4
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn right onto WI 57
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedarburg Road
6
Continue on WI 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Bay Road
7
Turn left onto WI 100
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
9
Merge onto I 43
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72B
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 794
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East-West Freeway
13
Continue on I 794
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Freeway
Toward Lakefront
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on I 794
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
15
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Howard Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork
96 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kinnickinnic Avenue
19
Continue on East Plankinton Avenue
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Plankinton Avenue
20
Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue
167 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Kingan Avenue
21
Turn left
303 ft
·
22 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Cudahy, WI
Afternoon in Cudahy on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI covers 25 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway, Cedarburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Mequon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 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 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.2 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mequon, WI to Cudahy, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lakefront along the way.
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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