How far is Kenosha, WI from Franksville, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Franksville, WI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
21.62 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.99 mi
20.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.99 mi
Kilometers
20.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.62 mi
Kilometers
34.79 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Somers
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
10.8 mi
00h 16m
To Franksville
10.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Franksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Franksville.

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Burlington Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Roberts Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Roberts Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenosha and Franksville.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
11.1 mi · 51%
Burlington Road
3.73 mi · 17%
Washington Road
3.04 mi · 14%
Northwestern Avenue
2.47 mi · 11%
Sheridan Road
0.99 mi · 5%
CTH K
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 16m from Kenosha
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Franksville?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Kenosha and 10.8 miles from Franksville.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franksville.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somers, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

9 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

44 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

64 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Franksville. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Franksville

#2 Franksville

Census designated place

Population1,846
Coordinates42.7600200, -87.9134100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Franksville (-87.91341, 42.76002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and Franksville. The current time is 03:37:20.

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.