How far is Franklin, WI from Thiensville, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Thiensville, WI is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Thiensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Thiensville.
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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
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Loomis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
15.2 mi · 21 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn slight right
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Green Bay Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road
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Continue on Cedarburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Avenue
150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vernon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Thiensville.
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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
15.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Rain Showers near Thiensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Thiensville?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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?
Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Franklin and 15.3 miles from Thiensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Rain Showers near Thiensville.
Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thiensville
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 43.2375100, -87.9787000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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