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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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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Bypass
5.3 mi · 7 min · Burlington Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
636 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto State Highway 50
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight left
615 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto 368th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · 368th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
814 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1387 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Avenue
122 m · 11 sec · South Lake Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Browns Lake.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Lakes
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,234 |
| Coordinates | 42.5311300, -88.2481500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Lakes (-88.24815, 42.53113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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