Origin
Koshkonong, WI
Night in Koshkonong on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Koshkonong, 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
1h 18m
Distance
53.3 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 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Koshkonong, WI
aellgie
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Koshkonong to Franklin is 53.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via State Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within Wisconsin's Midwest region. You'll primarily be on state and county highways, offering a less intense driving experience than a full interstate journey. Consider this route for a quick transit between these areas, keeping in mind the estimated fuel cost. It’s a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without significant detours or a lengthy time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| County Highway N | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Loomis Road | 6 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 Koshkonong, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on WI 26
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 26
2
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
3
Turn left onto CTH N
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway N
4
Continue on CTH N
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East County Road N
5
Continue on CTH S
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East County Road N
6
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 12
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
9
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Continue on WI 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
11
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
12
Continue on WI 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
13
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn left onto WI 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
15
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
16
Turn right
80 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 26.6 miles from Koshkonong, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
WI 20 / State Highway 20
Turn left onto WI 20 / State Highway 20
Navigation decision point
3
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
WI 36 / State Highway 36
Turn left onto WI 36 / State Highway 36
Navigation decision point
4
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 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 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
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
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
9:52 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
1 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 18m 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 drive offers a mixed terrain, with 36% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on State Highway 20, County Highway N, and the Iron Brigade Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 11.5 miles on State Highway 20, providing a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. Expect a varied driving experience, moving between more open highway sections and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. It’s not a monotonous interstate crawl, nor is it a winding country lane the entire way.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Koshkonong, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 1h 18m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (WI 20 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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: at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (WI 20 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point.
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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