Origin
Franksville, WI
Night in Franksville on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franksville, WI to Kenosha, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franksville, WI
Tom Fisk
Kenosha, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Franksville to Kenosha is 17.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Northwestern Avenue, Sheridan Road, and North Memorial Drive, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest jaunt stays within Wisconsin, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick trip, whether you're looking to connect two points or simply enjoy a brief change of scenery. The route is mostly local roads, so expect to navigate through communities rather than open countryside.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Avenue | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Sheridan Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| North Memorial Drive | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Alford Park Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Highway 32 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Durand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwestern Avenue
— 6.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franksville, WI and Kenosha, WI.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
51 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Roberts Street
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Roberts Street
4
Turn left onto CTH H; CTH K
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
6
Continue on WI 38
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
8
Continue on WI 38
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 38
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
10
Continue on WI 38
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Street
11
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Memorial Drive
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Memorial Drive
13
Turn left onto WI 11
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Durand Avenue
14
Turn right onto WI 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 32
15
Continue on WI 32
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheridan Road
16
Continue on WI 32
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alford Park Drive
17
Continue on WI 32
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sheridan Road
18
Turn left onto 54th Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
54th Street
19
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Avenue
20
Turn right onto 56th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
56th Street
21
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Roberts Street
Turn left onto Roberts Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 38 / Northwestern Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 38 / Northwestern Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 38 / Northwestern Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 38 / Northwestern Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
56th Street
Turn right onto 56th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Kenosha, WI
Night in Kenosha on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
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
12 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
34m 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 characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a highway cruise. With only a 7% highway share, you'll primarily be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Northwestern Avenue. As you progress, you'll transition from Northwestern Avenue to Sheridan Road and finally North Memorial Drive, each segment offering a slightly different feel as you pass through various neighborhoods and local business areas.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Northwestern Avenue.
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 34m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Roberts Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 38 / Northwestern Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Northwestern Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Roberts Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 38 / Northwestern Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kenosha, 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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