How far is Merrillan, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Merrillan, WI to Franklin, WI is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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.
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrillan and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillan and Franklin.
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Start on South Main Street
33 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
1640 ft · 30 sec · West Pearl Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on South State Street
887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Turn left onto County Highway P
1 km · 1 min · County Highway P
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Continue on County Road N
1929 ft · 39 sec · County Road N
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Continue on Hamilton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hamilton Road
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Continue on County Highway N
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway C
2498 ft · 50 sec · County Highway C
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Continue on County Road C
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road C
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Turn right onto Beck Road
18 m · 3 sec · Beck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrillan and Franklin.
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.
County Highway N
Continue on County Highway N
6.48 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Merrillan and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrillan to Franklin?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hixton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Merrillan and 14.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrillan and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Hixton
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 Hixton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrillan and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 21.59 mi (34.74 km).
#1 Merrillan
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 522 |
| Coordinates | 44.4510700, -90.8412600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 44.2127400, -91.1237600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beck Road (-91.123587, 44.212745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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