How far is Pell Lake, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Pell Lake, WI to Franklin, WI is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pell Lake and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pell Lake and Franklin.
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Start on Wisteria Road
91 m · 13 sec · Wisteria Road
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Continue on Moss
2637 ft · 2 min · Moss
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pell Lake Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Pell Lake Drive
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Turn sharp left
576 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp straight
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 120
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on State Highway 36
714 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 36
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Continue on Highway 36
2212 ft · 1 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Spring Valley Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Spring Valley Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn straight onto Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 11 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road
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Turn right
24 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 10 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 Pell Lake 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.
State Highway 36
Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pell Lake 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 Pell Lake to Franklin?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Pell Lake and 18.9 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pell Lake and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pell Lake and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.6 km).
#1 Pell Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.5380700, -88.3509300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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