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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.58 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.42 mi
57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.35 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Fri, Apr 10, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 6:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-10T16:34
Arrive Delavan
Fri, Apr 10, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Franklin
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To Delavan
22.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    117 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South 108th Street

    2130 ft · 56 sec · South 108th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Layton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Layton Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    37.1 mi · 40 min · Rock Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Geneva Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South 7th Street

    1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
37.1 mi · 81%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 10%
West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
East Geneva Street
0.88 mi · 2%
I 43 South
0.44 mi · 1%
South 108th Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 29m from Franklin
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Delavan

#2 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Delavan. The current time is 16:34:00.

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.