How far is Genesee, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Genesee, WI to Franklin, WI is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genesee and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genesee and Franklin.
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Start on Church Street
126 m · 19 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Old Village Road
136 m · 22 sec · Old Village Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
1235 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
11 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Genesee Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road
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Turn slight right
595 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Les Paul Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto State Highway 164
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164
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Continue on Big Bend Drive
3034 ft · 1 min · Big Bend Drive
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Turn left onto I 43 North
1230 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Layton Avenue
1972 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Layton Avenue
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Turn right onto South 108th Street
2117 ft · 54 sec · South 108th Street
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Continue on West Saint Martins Road
1076 ft · 25 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Genesee and Franklin.
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.
I 43 North
Merge slight left
7.84 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Genesee and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genesee to Franklin?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Big Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Genesee and 13.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Genesee and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Big Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Bend.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.06 km).
#1 Genesee
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.9527900, -88.3589800 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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