Origin
Sturtevant, WI
Late night in Sturtevant on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturtevant, WI to Franklin, 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
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturtevant, WI
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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Sturtevant, WI to Franklin, WI is 21.8 miles and takes about 31m via I 41 and West Ryan Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, moving you from the Midwest region. Expect a mixed-use route that balances highway cruising with surface street navigation. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| West Ryan Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Durand Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Saint Martins Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturtevant, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto 90th Street
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
90th Street
4
Turn right onto WI 11
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Durand Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
374 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
9
Turn left onto WI 100
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Ryan Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn straight onto WI 100
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
11
Continue on US 45; WI 100
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
12
Turn right
87 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — 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
|
90th Street
Turn left onto 90th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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.
Destination
Franklin, WI
Late night in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 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
31m 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?
You'll spend about 55% of this 21.8-mile trip on the highway, primarily on I 41. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 11.9 miles. After transitioning to surface roads like West Ryan Road, you'll notice a change in pace with more frequent intersections. The profile shifts from open highway to a more built-up environment as you approach Franklin.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.8 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 (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on I 41. 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 (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, 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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