Origin
Franklin, WI
Late night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Lyons, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Lyons, WI
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 24.9-mile journey from Franklin to Lyons is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route that connects the Midwest suburbs to rural stretches. Since the drive is short, you will not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. Expect a balanced transition between local roads and state highways as you navigate toward your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 36 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| West State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 36 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Spring Valley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Saint Martins Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 36
— 9.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Lyons, 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
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
6
Continue on WI 36
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto West State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
9
Continue on Spring Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spring Valley Road
10
Continue on Highway 36
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 36
11
Continue on WI 36
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 36
12
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mill Street
13
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
314 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Railroad Street
14
Turn left onto Center Street
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Center Street
15
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — 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
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Milwaukee Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
South Railroad Street
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Lyons, WI
Late night in Lyons on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
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
39m 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, transitioning between Milwaukee Avenue, West Loomis Road, and State Highway 36. You will spend about 41% of your time on highways, providing a blend of speed and local navigation. The most significant portion of the drive is a 9.7-mile stretch on State Highway 36, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you move away from the starting point in Franklin, the road character shifts from suburban thoroughfares to more open stretches. It is a manageable drive that keeps you alert without the exhaustion of a long-haul interstate trek.
41% 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: 9.7 mi on State Highway 36.
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 WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road.
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 39m drive. You will face about 5 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 16.1 miles (Milwaukee Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on State Highway 36. 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 16.1 miles (Milwaukee Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyons, 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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