How far is Franklin, WI from West Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.68 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.18 mi
14.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.18 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T09:13
Arrive West Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Franklin
5.3 mi
00h 12m
To West Milwaukee
5.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and West Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and West Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Loomis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    551 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Grange Avenue

    681 ft · 21 sec · West Grange Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 60th Street

    4.4 mi · 11 min · South 60th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Beloit Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Beloit Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    85 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1199 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    94 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and West Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Loomis Road
4.76 mi · 45%
South 60th Street
4.38 mi · 41%
West Beloit Road
0.86 mi · 8%
West Grange Avenue
0.13 mi · 1%
West Greenfield Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

West Loomis Road

Turn right onto West Loomis Road

4.76 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 12m from Franklin
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to West Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 5.3 miles from Franklin and 5.3 miles from West Milwaukee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 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 7:42 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and West Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.78 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
West Milwaukee

#2 West Milwaukee

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,090
Coordinates43.0125100, -87.9725900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: West Milwaukee (-87.97259, 43.01251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and West Milwaukee. The current time is 09:13:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.