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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Walworth Avenue
1104 ft · 38 sec · East Walworth Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
2200 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Geneva Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Geneva Street
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Turn left onto I 43 North
2567 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
1776 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Street
3074 ft · 55 sec · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on High Drive
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road
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Turn right
24 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potter Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).
#1 Delavan
City in United States of America
| Population | 5,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6330700, -88.6437100 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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