Origin
Franklin, WI
Morning in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Paddock Lake, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Franklin, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is 25.5 miles and takes about 44m via County Road BD, North Raynor Avenue, and West Loomis Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for most vehicles. You won't encounter any highway driving, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections throughout the 44-minute trip. This is an ideal option for a quick local excursion or a brief leg of a larger regional adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road BD | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| North Raynor Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| West Loomis Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| CTH BD | 1 mi | 1m |
| 60th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South North Cape Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road BD
— 10.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Paddock Lake, 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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Loomis Road
5
Turn left onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South North Cape Road
6
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
7
Continue on US 45
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
CTH BD
11
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CTH BD
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road BD
13
Continue on CTH BD
10 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road BD
14
Turn left onto CTH K
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
15
Turn right onto 246th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
246th Avenue
16
Turn left onto 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
65th Street
17
Turn right onto 244th Avenue
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
244th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
244th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.4 — 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CTH BD
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CTH BD / County Road BD
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD / County Road BD
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
65th Street
Turn left onto 65th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Paddock Lake, WI
Morning in Paddock Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:17 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
44m 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 is entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the entire 44 minutes navigating local streets and county roads. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 10.1 miles on County Road BD. Expect to encounter typical suburban and local road conditions, including intersections and varying speed limits, rather than high-speed highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on County Road BD.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 44m 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 (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.3 miles (CTH BD): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on County Road BD. 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 11.2 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.3 miles (CTH BD): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paddock Lake, 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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