Origin
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
10:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Cedarburg, WI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Cedarburg, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, WI to Cedarburg, WI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, West Loomis Road, Pioneer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.6 miles from Franklin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and West Loomis Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.4 miles on North-South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Loomis Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 36 / West Loomis Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 35.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Turn right onto WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
5
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
7
30.8 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: Cedarburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 89
Toward CTH C: Cedarburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Franklin, WI to Cedarburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth C: Cedarburg along the way.
Cth C: Cedarburg
30.8 mi in
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~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 22.4 mi | 29m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Pioneer Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| I 43 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Green Bay Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 22.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Cedarburg, WI.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
11 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
80 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto WI 36
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
22 mi
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29 min
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North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 89
Toward CTH C: Cedarburg
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CTH C
2.6 mi
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6 min
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Pioneer Road
10
Turn right onto Green Bay Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Green Bay Road
11
Continue on Hamilton Road
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Hamilton Road
12
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Washington Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.6 miles from Franklin, WI, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35.2 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedarburg, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Franklin, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Franklin, WI
This is one driving day of about 35.2 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North-South Freeway for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Franklin, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedarburg, WI
The final approach into Cedarburg, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cedarburg, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cedarburg, WI
Night in Cedarburg on Tuesday
Local time
10:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin, WI to Cedarburg, WI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, West Loomis Road, Pioneer Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Franklin, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 35.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Franklin, WI to Cedarburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth C: Cedarburg along the way.
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