Origin
Franklin, WI
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to West Milwaukee, 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
24m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
West Milwaukee, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Franklin, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is 10.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via local roads, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and intersections rather than open highways. It’s a straightforward, quick journey that’s perfect for a short hop without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Loomis Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South 60th Street | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| West Beloit Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Grange Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Loomis Road
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and West Milwaukee, 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
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Loomis Road
4
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
5
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Grange Avenue
6
Turn right onto South 60th Street
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
South 60th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto West Beloit Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beloit Road
8
Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue
280 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
9
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
10
At end of road, turn left
316 ft
·
23 sec
11
Turn right
308 ft
·
22 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Turn right onto WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South 60th Street
Turn right onto South 60th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
West Milwaukee, WI
Morning in West Milwaukee on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, so expect to be navigating city streets for the entire 10.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 4.8 miles along West Loomis Road. You'll be making frequent turns, so keep your attention focused on street signs and traffic signals. The drive progresses through developed areas, offering a consistent urban landscape without significant changes in road type.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on West Loomis Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (South 60th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on West Loomis Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (South 60th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Milwaukee, 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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