How far is Franklin, WI from Evansville, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Evansville, WI is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Evansville.
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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
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive
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Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 59
805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Humes Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Humes Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
6 m · 1 sec · South Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Humes Road
Turn right onto Humes Road
15.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Evansville?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 37.3 miles from Franklin and 37.5 miles from Evansville.
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 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 64.32 mi (103.52 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,556 |
| Coordinates | 42.7802800, -89.2992800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evansville (-89.29928, 42.78028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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