How far is Franklin, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Milwaukee.
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Start on Beck Road
18 m · 8 sec · Beck Road
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Turn left onto County Road C
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road C
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Continue on County Highway C
14.5 mi · 26 min · County Highway C
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Melrose Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street
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Continue on South 10th Street
643 ft · 13 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2215 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
122.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Milwaukee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Franklin and 106.8 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 180.17 mi (289.96 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 44.2127400, -91.1237600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.94 | $79.88 |
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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