Origin
Fox Point, WI
Late night in Fox Point on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Point, WI to Franklin, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Point, WI
Lynne Jablonski
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Fox Point to Franklin is 24.2 miles and takes about 39 minutes via North-South Freeway and I 43, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and highway-focused profile, it’s a straightforward connection, perfect for a quick transfer or a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a direct drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| I 43 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Port Washington Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Bradley Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Santa Monica Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Good Hope Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Saint Martins Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 12.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Point, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on North Santa Monica Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Santa Monica Boulevard
2
Turn left onto East Bradley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bradley Road
3
Turn left onto North Port Washington Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Port Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto West Good Hope Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Good Hope Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 43 South
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
18 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 8A
Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto WI 36
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Loomis Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on WI 36
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Loomis Road
11
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
12
Turn left onto WI 100
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
13
Turn right
87 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Port Washington Road
Turn left onto North Port Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Good Hope Road
Turn right onto West Good Hope Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 43 South
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Franklin, WI
Late night in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 63% of the 24.2 miles on freeways like the North-South Freeway and I 43. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.9 miles on the North-South Freeway. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these main arteries. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Loomis Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Port Washington Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Port Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (West Good Hope Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
811 ft
586 ft
Total Climb
384 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~19 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Franklin, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Port Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (West Good Hope Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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