How far is Elkhorn, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Elkhorn, WI to Franklin, WI is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhorn and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhorn and Franklin.
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Start on the route
69 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Court Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 11
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Turn left onto I 43 North: Milwaukee
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 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 · 5 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 Elkhorn 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
8.85 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.
Sunny leaving Elkhorn and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhorn to Franklin?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Honey Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Elkhorn and 17.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhorn and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Honey Creek
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 Honey Creek.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhorn and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 29.68 mi (47.77 km).
#1 Elkhorn
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,020 |
| Coordinates | 42.6727900, -88.5445400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: (-88.03835, 42.888552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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