How far is Saint Francis, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Francis, WI to Franklin, WI is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 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
11.55 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.79 mi
15.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.79 mi
Kilometers
15.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Francis
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francis
2026-04-15T09:14
Arrive Franklin
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 Saint Francis
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 Saint Francis
5.8 mi
00h 12m
To Franklin
5.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 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 Saint Francis and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    609 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bolivar Avenue

    784 ft · 40 sec · East Bolivar Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    2811 ft · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Layton Avenue

    4.5 mi · 10 min · East Layton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Loomis Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Loomis Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    678 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Loomis Road
5.96 mi · 52%
East Layton Avenue
4.55 mi · 39%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
0.53 mi · 5%
East Bolivar Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
West Saint Martins Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

East Layton Avenue

Turn right onto East Layton Avenue

4.55 mi · 00h 10m

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
+1.8 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 12m from Saint Francis
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis to Franklin?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 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 5.8 miles from Saint Francis and 5.8 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 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 $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.8 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 4.5 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 6.7 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 Saint Francis and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.76 km).

Saint Francis

#1 Saint Francis

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population9,725
Coordinates42.9675200, -87.8775800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Francis (-87.87758, 42.96752)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

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 Saint Francis and Franklin. The current time is 09:14:40.

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.