Origin
Franklin, WI
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Brown Deer, 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
24.9 mi
40 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
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.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Brown Deer, WI
Tanmoy Pal
Trip Overview
Franklin, WI to Brown Deer, WI is 24.9 miles and takes about 39m via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region and Wisconsin, offering a straightforward drive. It's a convenient option for a short hop between these two Wisconsin locations, suitable for a same-day excursion. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| North Green Bay Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Good Hope Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 43 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Bradley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Brown Deer, WI.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
80 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto WI 36
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
13 mi
·
18 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 80
Toward CTH PP: Good Hope Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Good Hope Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Good Hope Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto WI 57
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Bay Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Bradley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bradley Road
12
Enter roundabout onto West Bradley Road
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bradley Road
13
Continue on West Bradley Road
326 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Bradley Road
14
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Turn right onto WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CTH PP: Good Hope Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80
Toward CTH PP: Good Hope Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Brown Deer, WI
Morning in Brown Deer on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 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 features a mixed profile, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant stretch, up to 13.1 miles, on the North-South Freeway. Expect some transitions as you move from the freeway onto roads like West Loomis Road and North Green Bay Avenue. The character of the drive shifts from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
60% 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: 13.1 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 36 / West Loomis Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.9 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: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.9 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 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 Brown Deer, 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: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brown Deer, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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