How far is Franksville, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Franksville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franksville and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franksville and Wauwatosa.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Roberts Street
22 m · 9 sec · Roberts Street
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Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwestern Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1939 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franksville and Wauwatosa.
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.
Northwestern Avenue
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franksville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franksville to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 13.9 miles from Franksville and 13.9 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 Franksville and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).
#1 Franksville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7600200, -87.9134100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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