How far is Edgerton, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Edgerton, WI to Franklin, WI is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
59.56 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.25 mi
84.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.25 mi
Kilometers
84.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.85 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Edgerton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgerton
2026-04-15T15:55
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgerton
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
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Edgerton
29.7 mi
00h 44m
To Franklin
29.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    829 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Fulton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  11. 11

    Continue on East County Road N

    1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N

  12. 12

    Continue on East County Road N

    567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  19. 19

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  22. 22

    Continue on Loomis Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgerton 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
11.5 mi · 19%
County Highway N
10.6 mi · 18%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 13%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 11%
Loomis Road
6.01 mi · 10%
State Highway 59
4.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Highway N

Turn left onto County Highway N

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 44m from Edgerton
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Edgerton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Edgerton and 29.8 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Edgerton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 52.25 mi (84.09 km).

Edgerton

#1 Edgerton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,525
Coordinates42.8352800, -89.0676100
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgerton (-89.06761, 42.83528)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgerton and Franklin. The current time is 15:55:52.

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.