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Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Franksville, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States

Milwaukee, WI

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Downtown Franksville, WI, WI

Franksville, WI

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Trip Overview

Milwaukee, WI to Franksville, WI is 22.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Wisconsin. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief journey between nearby communities. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time between these two Wisconsin locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North-South Freeway 17.9 mi 22m
Northwestern Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
East-West Freeway 0.2 mi <1m
North Jackson Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Wisconsin Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Roberts Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Milwaukee Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North-South Freeway — 17.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Franksville, WI.

1

Start on US 18; WI 32

45 ft · 8 sec · North Milwaukee Street
2

Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Jackson Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 794 West Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 794

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East-West Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 1B-C Toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 43 South, I 94: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 43; I 94

4.7 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
10

Continue on I 94

13 mi · 15 min · North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319 Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto CTH K

2.5 mi · 4 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn left onto Roberts Street

73 ft · 5 sec · Roberts Street
14

Turn right

51 ft · 5 sec
15

Turn right

39 ft · 2 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Jackson Street

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 794 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right / right lanes. Toward I 794 West
7
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1B-C Toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
9
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1B Toward I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
8
19.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.88 $7.76
premium $4.89 $4.35 $8.70
diesel $5.61 $4.99 $9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Milwaukee, WI

Night in Milwaukee on Saturday

Local time

11:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Sunny

W 15 to 20 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Franksville, WI

Night in Franksville 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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 heavily focused on highways, with 80% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted highway driving, with the longest segment covering 17.9 miles on the North-South Freeway. Expect a consistent pace for most of your journey, as the main roads are designed for efficient travel. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied scenery.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on North-South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Northwestern Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Jackson Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Milwaukee, WI and Franksville, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.

Wis 94 East

6.8 mi in | ~11m | via I 94

Chicago

6.8 mi in | ~11m | via I 94

Cth K: Racine

19.7 mi in | ~26m

Caledonia

19.7 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.9 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 Franksville, 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 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franksville, 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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