How far is Franklin, WI from South Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to South Milwaukee, WI is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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, United States
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 South Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and South Milwaukee.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn slight right onto CTH U, CTH BB: Rawson Avenue, South 76th Street
1088 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH BB
1094 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Rawson Avenue
7.7 mi · 16 min · West Rawson Avenue
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
1582 ft · 56 sec · 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and South Milwaukee.
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.
West Rawson Avenue
Turn right onto West Rawson Avenue
7.69 mi · 00h 16m
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 South Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to South Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Franklin and 5.4 miles from South Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Sunny near South Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Greendale
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 Greendale.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and South Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
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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