How far is Franklin, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Muskego, WI is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Muskego.
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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 · 20 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on Tess Corners Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Tess Corners Drive
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Muskego.
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.
Janesville Road
Turn left onto Janesville Road
2.58 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Muskego?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Hales Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Franklin and 3.3 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Hales Corners
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 Hales Corners.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 5.23 mi (8.41 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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