Origin
Delavan, WI
Night in Delavan on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delavan, WI to Franklin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delavan, WI
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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 41.7-mile journey from Delavan to Franklin is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for a weekend or weekday drive. Navigating through the Midwest, you will transition from Delavan toward Franklin using a combination of South 7th Street, East Geneva Street, and I-43 North. Given the short duration and minimal distance, this drive serves as an efficient connection between these two locations without the need for extensive travel preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Loomis Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 20 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| East Geneva Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 16.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on WI 11; CTH O
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Walworth Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
3
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Geneva Street
4
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 North
5
Merge onto I 43
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 43
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
152 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto WI 20
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Street
9
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Continue on WI 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
11
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto WI 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
13
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
14
Turn right
80 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Delavan, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 50 / East Geneva Street
Turn left onto WI 50 / East Geneva Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 43 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 North
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
41.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Rochester, WI
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate away from Delavan. Unlike long interstate hauls, this route features zero percent highway share, meaning you will spend the entirety of the trip on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The road conditions shift from the initial turns on South 7th Street, where there is no extended straight stretch, to the segments involving East Geneva Street and I-43 North. You will find that the lack of monotony keeps you engaged, as the route requires consistent attention to turns and transitions. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes local connectivity over sustained highway cruising.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 36. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near WI 50 / East Geneva Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 50 / East Geneva Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Delavan, WI to Franklin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waterford along the way.
Waterford
18.6 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Delavan, WI
Full guide →Delavan is a city in central, western Walworth County, in Southeast Wisconsin. Delavan is home to Lake Delavan and Comus Lakes, and to Lake Lawn Resort.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 50 / East Geneva Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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