Origin
Thiensville, WI
Afternoon in Thiensville on Thursday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI covers 29.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freistadt Road, Green Bay Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 29.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Freistadt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freistadt Road | — | — |
| Green Bay Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Cedarburg Road | — | — |
| West Mequon Road | — | — |
| Wauwatosa Road | — | — |
| North 76th Street | — | — |
| West Good Hope Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Freistadt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiensville, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on Vernon Avenue
492 ft
·
24 sec
·
Vernon Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Freistadt Road
3
Turn left onto Green Bay Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Bay Road
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on Cedarburg Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cedarburg Road
6
Turn right onto West Mequon Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mequon Road
7
Turn left onto Wauwatosa Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Wauwatosa Road
8
Continue on North 76th Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 76th Street
9
Turn right onto West Good Hope Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Good Hope Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100: Bypass
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100: Bypass
11
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Zoo Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
13
Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
WI 100 South, US 45 South
15
Turn right
85 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn right
161 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Franklin on Thursday
Local time
2:49 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
2 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
49m 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 Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI covers 29.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freistadt Road, Green Bay Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Thiensville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.57 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.
The drive from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thiensville, WI to Franklin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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