How far is Franklin, WI from Twin Lakes, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
33.22 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.9 mi
43.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.9 mi
Kilometers
43.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.22 mi
Kilometers
53.46 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Twin Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Browns Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Franklin
16.6 mi
00h 24m
To Twin Lakes
16.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Twin Lakes.

  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

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  6. 6

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Bypass

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Burlington Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    636 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 83

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 50

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 50

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    615 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 368th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 368th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    814 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1387 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Avenue

    122 m · 11 sec · South Lake Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
7.29 mi · 22%
West Loomis Road
6.09 mi · 18%
State Highway 83
5.7 mi · 17%
Burlington Bypass
5.45 mi · 16%
368th Street
3.46 mi · 10%
Milwaukee Avenue
2.53 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Continue on State Highway 36

7.29 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Browns Lake
00h 24m from Franklin
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Twin Lakes?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Browns Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Franklin and 16.6 miles from Twin Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Browns Lake

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

27 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

46 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

63 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Twin Lakes

#2 Twin Lakes

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population6,234
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.2481500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Twin Lakes (-88.24815, 42.53113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.98 $9.95
Premium $4.65 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.30 $6.21 $12.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Twin Lakes. The current time is 08:38:45.

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.