How far is Franklin, WI from Mukwonago, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Mukwonago, WI is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Mukwonago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Mukwonago.
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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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Continue on South 108th Street
2130 ft · 56 sec · South 108th Street
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Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Layton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
14.5 mi · 15 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 83: Waterford, Mukwonago
1467 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto South Rochester Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Rochester Street
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Turn slight right
52 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Elmwood Street
4 m · 3 sec · Elmwood Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
652 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Mukwonago.
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.
Rock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
14.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Mukwonago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Mukwonago?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Muskego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Franklin and 11.3 miles from Mukwonago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Mukwonago.
Stop Ideas Near Muskego
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 Muskego.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Mukwonago. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.16 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mukwonago
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666800, -88.3334300 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mukwonago (-88.33343, 42.86668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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