How far is Franklin, WI from Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Janesville, WI is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 28m.
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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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Janesville.
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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
43.2 mi · 46 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East County Road O
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road O
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Continue on East Delavan Drive
2 mi · 2 min · East Delavan Drive
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Turn right onto Beloit Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · Beloit Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
864 ft · 43 sec · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Janesville.
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
43.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Janesville?
The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Franklin and 34.4 miles from Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie
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 Spring Prairie.
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Janesville. Straight-line distance: 51.7 mi (83.21 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Janesville
City in and county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,612 |
| Coordinates | 42.6827900, -89.0187200 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Janesville (-89.01872, 42.68279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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