How far is Franklin, WI from Jackson, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Jackson, WI is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Jackson.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
24.1 mi · 30 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Bend Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · West Bend Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 60: Jackson
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 60 East: Jackson
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 60
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto South Center Street
17 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Jackson.
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.
Zoo Freeway
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
24.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Jackson?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Franklin and 17.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
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 Butler.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,547 |
| Coordinates | 43.3238900, -88.1667600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-88.16676, 43.32389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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