How far is Franklin, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to West Allis, WI is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and West Allis.
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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
65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and West Allis.
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to West Allis?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 104 miles from Franklin and 104.2 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
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 West Allis. Straight-line distance: 176.44 mi (283.95 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 44.2127400, -91.1237600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
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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