How far is Evansville, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Evansville, WI to Franklin, WI is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
74.43 mi
01h 51m
Flight
64.32 mi
103.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.32 mi
Kilometers
103.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.43 mi
Kilometers
119.79 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-15T16:12
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
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
La Grange
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Evansville
37.2 mi
00h 55m
To Franklin
37.3 mi
00h 55m

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 Evansville and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Madison Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 14

    15 mi · 21 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    107 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Milton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  18. 18

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  21. 21

    Continue on Loomis Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    24 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
15 mi · 20%
State Highway 20
11.5 mi · 15%
State Highway 59
10.7 mi · 14%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 10%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 9%
Loomis Road
6.01 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Continue on US Highway 14

15 mi · 00h 21m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
00h 55m from Evansville
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville 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 Evansville to Franklin?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Evansville and 37.3 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

33 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 64.32 mi (103.52 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,556
Coordinates42.7802800, -89.2992800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-89.29928, 42.78028)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 Evansville and Franklin. The current time is 16:12:46.

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.