How far is Waukesha, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Waukesha, WI to Franklin, WI is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukesha and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukesha and Franklin.
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Start on West Main Street
673 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Barstow Street
556 ft · 22 sec · North Barstow Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
579 ft · 25 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
2401 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn right onto North Racine Avenue
6.4 mi · 13 min · North Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Racine Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 43 North
72 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Layton Avenue
1972 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Layton Avenue
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Turn right onto South 108th Street
2117 ft · 54 sec · South 108th Street
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Continue on West Saint Martins Road
1076 ft · 25 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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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 Waukesha 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.
North Racine Avenue
Turn right onto North Racine Avenue
6.44 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukesha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukesha to Franklin?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
New Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Waukesha and 9.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Berlin
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 New Berlin.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukesha and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 12.95 mi (20.84 km).
#1 Waukesha
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.0116800, -88.2314800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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