Origin
Eagle, WI
Night in Eagle on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle, 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
46m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle, WI
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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Eagle to Franklin, you will cover 30.3 miles in roughly 46 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the journey in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel, making this an incredibly budget-friendly outing within the Midwest. Navigating through Wisconsin, you will transition from Eagle toward Franklin by utilizing a mix of County Highway NN, I-43, and South Lovers Lane Road. Because the drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a morning errand or an afternoon visit. It is a straightforward, practical trip that gets you between these two Wisconsin locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| County Highway NN | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| North Rochester Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Layton Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South 108th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Saint Martins Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 14.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on this road
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WI 67
179 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Grove Street
3
Turn sharp left onto CTH NN
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on CTH NN
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway NN
5
Turn right onto WI 83
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rochester Street
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 43
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 43
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 59
Toward Layton Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Layton Avenue
10
Turn right onto WI 100
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 108th Street
11
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
12
Continue on US 45; WI 100
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
13
Turn right
87 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Eagle, 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 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH NN / East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CTH NN / East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Layton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 59
Toward Layton Avenue
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to major thoroughfares. You will spend about 48% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between smaller corridors and faster traffic flow. The most significant portion of the drive is a 14.5-mile stretch on I-43, which serves as the primary artery for the journey. As you move off the local stretches like County Highway NN and onto the interstate, you will notice the road character shift from lower-speed transit to a more consistent highway pace. Navigating South Lovers Lane Road adds a local feel to the final leg of your 30.3-mile transit, rounding out the varied nature of the drive.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH NN / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH NN / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 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: near the start (CTH NN / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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