How far is Franklin, WI from Delavan, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Delavan, WI is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Delavan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Delavan.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Continue on South 108th Street
2130 ft · 56 sec · South 108th Street
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Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Layton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
37.1 mi · 40 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto East Geneva Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto South 7th Street
1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Delavan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Delavan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Delavan?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Franklin and 22.8 miles from Delavan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Franklin and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Delavan.
Stop Ideas Near Potter 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 Potter 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 Delavan. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delavan
City in United States of America
| Population | 5,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6330700, -88.6437100 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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