How far is East Troy, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from East Troy, WI to Franklin, WI is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Troy and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Troy and Franklin.
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Start on Church Street
32 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto County Highway ES
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Turn right onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 East Troy and Franklin.
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.
State Highway 36
Turn left onto State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Troy to Franklin?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from East Troy and 12.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Troy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
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 Waterford.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Troy and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 km).
#1 East Troy
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,058 |
| Coordinates | 42.7852900, -88.4051000 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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