How far is Delavan, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Delavan, WI to Franklin, WI is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
41.73 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.42 mi
57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.16 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 7:04 PM CDT
Return by in Delavan
Fri, Apr 10, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delavan
2026-04-10T18:06
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 7:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delavan
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Delavan
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Franklin
20.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delavan and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walworth Avenue

    1104 ft · 38 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2200 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Geneva Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    2567 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Street

    3074 ft · 55 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  13. 13

    Continue on Loomis Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
16.9 mi · 41%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 15%
Loomis Road
6.01 mi · 14%
State Highway 20
4.07 mi · 10%
High Drive
3.89 mi · 9%
West Main Street
1.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 29m from Delavan
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Delavan and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delavan to Franklin?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Delavan and 20.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Delavan and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potter Lake, 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 Potter Lake.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).

Delavan

#1 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Delavan and Franklin. The current time is 18:06:02.

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.