How far is Camp Lake, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Camp Lake, WI to Franklin, WI is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.55 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.03 mi
40.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.03 mi
Kilometers
40.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.95 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Camp Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Lake
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Grove
WI

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Camp Lake
14.3 mi
00h 24m
To Franklin
14.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camp Lake and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Lake and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bassett Road

    118 m · 11 sec · Bassett Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 85th Place

    557 ft · 15 sec · 85th Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Silver Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    639 ft · 18 sec · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 75

    11.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 75

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road BD

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Raynor Avenue

    79 m · 5 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South North Cape Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South North Cape Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loomis Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Lake and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 75
11.1 mi · 39%
North Raynor Avenue
7.04 mi · 25%
Loomis Road
2.24 mi · 8%
Washington Avenue
2.07 mi · 7%
Silver Lake Road
1.82 mi · 6%
South 124th Street
1.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 75

Turn left onto State Highway 75

11.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 24m from Camp Lake
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Camp Lake and Patchy Fog near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Lake to Franklin?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Camp Lake and 14.3 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Camp Lake and Patchy Fog near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

12 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

30 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

71 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Lake and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 25.03 mi (40.28 km).

Camp Lake

#1 Camp Lake

Census designated place

Population3,665
Coordinates42.5347400, -88.1437000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Camp Lake (-88.1437, 42.53474)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Camp Lake and Franklin. The current time is 00:20:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.