Origin
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Koshkonong, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Koshkonong, WI
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Trip Overview
Franklin, WI to Koshkonong, WI is 53.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via State Highway 20 and County Highway N, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that combines some faster road sections with more local routes. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion with plenty of time for exploration at your destination or along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| County Highway N | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 20
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Koshkonong, WI.
1
Start on this road
160 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WI 100
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
3
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
4
Turn left onto US 45; WI 36
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Loomis Road
5
Continue on WI 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
6
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Drive
8
Continue on WI 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
High Drive
9
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Continue on WI 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
11
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
12
Continue on WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
13
Turn right onto US 12
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 12; WI 59
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
16
Continue on CTH N
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East County Road N
17
Continue on CTH N
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway N
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
19
Merge onto WI 26
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 26
20
Turn left
127 ft
·
11 sec
21
Turn left onto WI 26
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
WI 26
22
Arrive at destination
WI 26
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Franklin, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.5 — 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
|
WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road
Turn left onto WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
WI 26
Turn left onto WI 26
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Koshkonong, WI
Night in Koshkonong on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
11 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
1h 19m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on State Highway 20, including one uninterrupted segment of 11.5 miles, which likely provides a more consistent pace. As you transition to County Highway N and the Iron Brigade Memorial Highway, the character of the road may shift, potentially offering more local flavor and varied scenery. The profile suggests a blend of efficiency and local exploration, avoiding a pure interstate monotony.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on State Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 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 (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on State Highway 20. 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 (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Koshkonong, 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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