How far is Sturtevant, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Sturtevant, WI to Franklin, WI is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
21.85 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.16 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Sturtevant
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturtevant
2026-04-18T09:36
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sturtevant
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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sturtevant
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Franklin
10.9 mi
00h 15m

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
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 90th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · 90th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Durand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2471 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 100 West: Ryan Road West

    114 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Saint Martins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Saint Martins Road

    1142 ft · 32 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturtevant 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durand Avenue
15.3 mi · 70%
West Ryan Road
4.34 mi · 20%
West Saint Martins Road
1.8 mi · 8%
WI 100
0.27 mi · 1%
WI 100 West
0.07 mi
90th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Durand Avenue

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 15m from Sturtevant
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturtevant and 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 Sturtevant to Franklin?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Sturtevant and 10.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 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 Sturtevant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturtevant and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.23 km).

Sturtevant

#1 Sturtevant

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population6,637
Coordinates42.6980700, -87.8945200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturtevant (-87.89452, 42.69807)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

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 26m
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
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Sturtevant and Franklin. The current time is 09:36:25.

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.