How far is Oostburg, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Oostburg, WI to Franklin, WI is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.19 mi
83.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.19 mi
Kilometers
83.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60 mi
Kilometers
96.56 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Oostburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oostburg
2026-04-15T03:12
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oostburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Oostburg
30 mi
00h 38m
To Franklin
30 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oostburg and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    36 m · 7 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49.6 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Loomis Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    678 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Center Avenue
51 mi · 85%
West Loomis Road
6.14 mi · 10%
I 41
2.28 mi · 4%
WI 36 South
0.3 mi · 1%
West Saint Martins Road
0.05 mi
South 8th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Center Avenue

Merge slight left

49.6 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 38m from Oostburg
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oostburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oostburg to Franklin?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Oostburg and 30 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oostburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thiensville, 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 Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oostburg and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 52.19 mi (83.99 km).

Oostburg

#1 Oostburg

Town in the south-western Netherlands

Population3,082
Coordinates43.6227700, -87.7945300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Oostburg (-87.79453, 43.62277)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 Oostburg and Franklin. The current time is 03:12:19.

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.