How far is Franklin, WI from Burlington, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Burlington, WI is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Burlington.
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Start on the route
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
111 m · 18 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue straight
589 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Loomis Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
980 ft · 26 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
78 m · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Burlington.
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
Continue on State Highway 36
7.29 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Franklin and Patchy Fog near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Burlington?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Franklin and 10.1 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Franklin and Patchy Fog near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Wind 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 Wind Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 18.9 mi (30.41 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,898 |
| Coordinates | 42.6780700, -88.2762000 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-88.2762, 42.67807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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