Origin
Franksville, WI
Afternoon in Franksville on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franksville, WI to West Allis, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franksville, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franksville, WI to West Allis, WI covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, South 76th Street, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 13 mi | 15m |
| South 76th Street | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Roberts Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franksville, WI and West Allis, 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
·
8 sec
·
Roberts Street
4
Turn right onto CTH H; CTH K
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
248 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH U North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto CTH U
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 76th Street
13
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn right onto WI 59
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue
Turn right onto CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CTH U: 76th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH U North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH U North
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Turn right onto WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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?
22.9 mi in 34m, mostly highway — 13 mi of that is on I 41.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and South 76th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue.
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 10 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franksville, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Cth U North.
Fond Du Lac
14.1 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Cth U North
19.1 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 41. 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 West Allis, 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: near the start (CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Allis, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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