Franklin, WI Road Trips

With 7 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Franklin, WI works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 57-mile quick runs to 248-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Franklin, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Tom Fisk

Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

247.8 mi

Kenosha, WI

Quickest Drive

55m

North La Crosse, WI

Plan Around Franklin, WI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Franklin, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kenosha, WI to Franklin, WI 247.8 mi · 4h 51m Milwaukee, WI to Franklin, WI 213.3 mi · 4h 6m Wauwatosa, WI to Franklin, WI 208.8 mi · 4h 1m West Allis, WI to Franklin, WI 208.3 mi · 4h

Continue From Franklin, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Franklin, WI to Kenosha, WI 247.8 mi · 4h 52m Franklin, WI to Milwaukee, WI 213.4 mi · 4h 6m Franklin, WI to Wauwatosa, WI 208.9 mi · 4h 1m Franklin, WI to West Allis, WI 208.3 mi · 4h

Trips from Franklin, WI

Franklin, WI to Kenosha, WI

247.8 mi 4h 52m

Franklin, WI to Milwaukee, WI

213.4 mi 4h 6m

Franklin, WI to Wauwatosa, WI

208.9 mi 4h 1m

Franklin, WI to West Allis, WI

208.3 mi 4h

Franklin, WI to New Berlin, WI

205.7 mi 3h 56m

Franklin, WI to City of Janesville, WI

177.7 mi 3h 28m

Franklin, WI to Eau Claire, WI

57.4 mi 1h 15m

Driving from Franklin, WI

On average, trips departing from Franklin, WI run 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 248 miles (4h 52m), while the shortest is just 57 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Franklin, WI are Kenosha, WI (247.8 mi, 4h 52m), Milwaukee, WI (213.4 mi, 4h 6m), Wauwatosa, WI (208.9 mi, 4h 1m), West Allis, WI (208.3 mi, 4h), and New Berlin, WI (205.7 mi, 3h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 188-mile drive from Franklin, WI, expect to burn about 7.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Franklin, WI and 6 routes heading into Franklin, WI, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 57 to 248 miles.

The longest mapped route from Franklin, WI covers 248 miles and takes approximately 4h 52m. Shorter options start at just 57 miles.

The average route from Franklin, WI runs about 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Franklin, WI include Kenosha, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Wauwatosa, WI and West Allis, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.