How far is Thiensville, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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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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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thiensville and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiensville and Franklin.
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Start on Vernon Avenue
150 m · 24 sec · Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
576 ft · 19 sec · East Freistadt Road
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Turn left onto Green Bay Road
2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1815 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Cedarburg Road
1352 ft · 27 sec · Cedarburg Road
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Turn right onto West Mequon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Mequon Road
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Turn left onto Wauwatosa Road
2 mi · 3 min · Wauwatosa Road
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Continue on North 76th Street
3 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street
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Turn right onto West Good Hope Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100: Bypass
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi · 9 min
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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 Thiensville 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.
Zoo Freeway
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Thiensville and Patchy Fog near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thiensville to Franklin?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Thiensville and 14.6 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Thiensville and Patchy Fog near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butler.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thiensville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 km).
#1 Thiensville
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 43.2375100, -87.9787000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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