How far is West Allis, WI from Franksville, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Franksville, WI is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
23.07 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.36 mi
29.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
South Milwaukee
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Franksville
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Franksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Franksville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · South 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Roberts Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Roberts Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Franksville.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 52%
South 76th Street
3.84 mi · 17%
Airport Freeway
2.82 mi · 12%
Northwestern Avenue
2.54 mi · 11%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 6%
CTH K
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Milwaukee
00h 17m from West Allis
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Franksville?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

South Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from West Allis and 11.6 miles from Franksville.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franksville.

Stop Ideas Near South Milwaukee

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 South Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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 8.5 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 9.4 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 South Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

14 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

22 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

93 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Franksville. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.54 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Franksville

#2 Franksville

Census designated place

Population1,846
Coordinates42.7600200, -87.9134100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Franksville (-87.91341, 42.76002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 West Allis and Franksville. The current time is 03:37:18.

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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.