How far is Franklin, WI from East Troy, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to East Troy, WI is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.41 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.9 mi
32.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.9 mi
Kilometers
32.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.28 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T22:17
Arrive East Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Franklin
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To East Troy
12.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and East Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and East Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    111 m · 18 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    589 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Loomis Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West Loomis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on High Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    525 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto County Highway ES

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway ES

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Division Street

    65 m · 5 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    65 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and East Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 26%
West Loomis Road
6.09 mi · 25%
State Highway 20
4.07 mi · 17%
High Drive
3.9 mi · 16%
East Main Street
1.7 mi · 7%
County Highway ES
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Continue on State Highway 36

6.46 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 18m from Franklin
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to East Troy?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Franklin and 12.2 miles from East Troy.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and East Troy. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
East Troy

#2 East Troy

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population4,058
Coordinates42.7852900, -88.4051000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: East Troy (-88.4051, 42.78529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and East Troy. The current time is 22:17:21.

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.