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Trip from Franklin, WI to Milton, 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 22m

Distance

54.7 mi

88 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Franklin, WI, WI

Franklin, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Milton, WI, WI

Milton, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 54.7-mile journey from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing West Saint Martins Road, West Loomis Road, and Highway 36, this route keeps you on local roads with no highway driving, contributing to a relaxed pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward and accessible experience. It's a perfect route if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated drive without the need for overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 20 11.5 mi 15m
State Highway 59 11.4 mi 16m
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
North Street 2.7 mi 5m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: State Highway 20 — 11.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Milton, 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

2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto WI 59

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Highway 59
16

Turn left onto WI 59

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 59
17

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M

80 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 59
18

Continue on WI 59; CTH M

0.5 mi · 41 sec · State Highway 59
19

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M

106 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 59
20

Continue on WI 59; CTH M

392 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 59
21

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M

103 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 59
22

Continue on WI 59; CTH M

0.5 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 59
23

Turn right onto WI 59; CTH M

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Janesville Street
24

Turn left onto East High Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East High Street
25

Turn right onto Rogers Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Rogers Street
26

Arrive at destination

Rogers Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown East Troy, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Troy, WI

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

Waterford, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Troy, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.4 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.2 — 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

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.
4
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.55 one way

$17.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.39 $18.78
premium $4.89 $10.53 $21.05
diesel $5.61 $12.08 $24.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.63
Efficient EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
EV Truck/SUV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Franklin, WI

Late night in Franklin on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Widespread Fog

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:09AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:52AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Milton, WI

Late night in Milton on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:09AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:52AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 drive" for the entirety of this 54.7-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the full 1 hour and 22 minutes. There isn't a "longest stretch" of uninterrupted driving to note, so be prepared for frequent turns and potential traffic signals. The character of the road will likely be consistent throughout, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel. This type of route offers a more intimate feel of the areas you pass through.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 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 22m drive. You will face about 10 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 32.6 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles (WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

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 32.6 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles (WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, 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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