Origin
Franksville, WI
Night in Franksville on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franksville, WI to Racine, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franksville, WI
Tom Fisk
Racine, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Franksville to Racine, this 8-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes about 14 minutes. Because the trip is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it is perfectly suited for a simple day trip. You will navigate via Northwestern Avenue, State Street, and Main Street, keeping your fuel budget to a minimal $1. Moving through this pocket of the Midwest, the route provides a direct link between the two Wisconsin communities. It is an efficient, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination quickly without any required stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Avenue | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Roberts Street | <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 Racine, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
13
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
14
Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32
245 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
15
Arrive at destination
WI 20; WI 32
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — 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
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WI 38 / State Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 38 / State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Racine, WI
Night in Racine on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating Northwestern Avenue, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles. The road’s personality is defined by consistent local turns rather than long, open stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition between the designated streets. You will find that the rhythm of the drive stays steady throughout the 14-minute transit, keeping the pace predictable and manageable from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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 14m drive. You will face about 12 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 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 6.5 miles on Northwestern Avenue. 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 (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 Racine, 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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