How far is Franklin, WI from Koshkonong, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Koshkonong, WI is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
53.61 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.7 mi
71.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.61 mi
Kilometers
86.27 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Koshkonong
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T18:10
Arrive Koshkonong
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Franklin
26.7 mi
00h 39m
To Koshkonong
26.8 mi
00h 39m

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
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Koshkonong.

  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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East County Road N

    1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway N

    7.6 mi · 10 min · County Highway N

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    588 ft · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
11.5 mi · 21%
County Highway N
9.29 mi · 17%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 14%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 12%
West Loomis Road
6.09 mi · 11%
High Drive
3.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Highway N

Continue on County Highway N

7.56 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 39m from Franklin
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Koshkonong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Koshkonong?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Franklin and 26.8 miles from Koshkonong.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 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 Koshkonong.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Koshkonong. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.94 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Koshkonong

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population3,782
Coordinates42.8461200, -88.9192800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Koshkonong (-88.91928, 42.84612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Koshkonong. The current time is 18:10:29.

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.