How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Franklin, WI is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Franklin.
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Start on North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hampton Road
89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on East Hampton Avenue
3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue
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Turn left
1182 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
10 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
1588 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loomis Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on West Loomis Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn slight left
678 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
75 m · 9 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 Whitefish Bay 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-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.95 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Franklin?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Whitefish Bay and 10.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis
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 Saint Francis.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 17.03 mi (27.4 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: (-88.03835, 42.888552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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