Origin
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Delavan, WI
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Delavan, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Franklin to Delavan, you are in for a straightforward 45.6-mile journey through the Wisconsin countryside. Expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will not need to worry about extensive highway driving, as the route is entirely local, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $6. Since both towns reside in the Midwest, the transition between them feels familiar and consistent. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a major excursion, providing an easy way to navigate between these two points without the stress of interstate traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.8 miles from Franklin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward Delavan. You will spend your time on roads like West Saint Martins Road, South Lovers Lane Road, and South 108th Street rather than high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, the pace remains steady and requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Because there is no single long-distance stretch—in fact, the longest stretch is 0 miles on West Saint Martins Road—the route keeps you engaged with constant directional changes. It is a classic local experience that avoids the monotonous grind of larger, faster roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Rock Freeway and South Lovers Lane Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 58m 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 45): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 45; WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 45
At end of road, turn right onto US 45
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 45; WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
43.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward WI 50: Delavan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 21
Toward WI 50: Delavan
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Freeway | 37.1 mi | 39m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| West Layton Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Geneva Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South 108th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Saint Martins Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rock Freeway
— 37.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Delavan, WI.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
89 ft
·
8 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 45
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 45
4
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
5
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
6
Continue on WI 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 108th Street
7
Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Layton Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 43 South
9
Merge onto I 43
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Rock Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 21
Toward WI 50: Delavan
11
Turn right onto WI 50
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Geneva Street
12
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn slight right onto South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 7th Street
14
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Washington Street
15
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Turn right onto WI 11; CTH O
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Walworth Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
WI 11; CTH O
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You should plan to depart whenever suits your personal timeline, as you will not be contending with the typical fatigue associated with long-haul interstate travel. There are no planned stops included in this 45.6-mile route, allowing you to complete the journey in one efficient go. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, keep your GPS handy to navigate the transitions between South Lovers Lane Road and South 108th Street smoothly. Budgeting $6 for fuel is a safe bet, and since the drive is so brief, you can easily save your main meal or rest breaks for once you arrive in Delavan.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.8 miles from Franklin, WI, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45.6 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delavan, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Franklin, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Franklin, WI
This is one driving day of about 45.6 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Rock Freeway for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Franklin, WI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delavan, WI
The final approach into Delavan, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Delavan, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Delavan, WI
Night in Delavan on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
58m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin, WI to Delavan, WI covers 45.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rock Freeway, South Lovers Lane Road, West Layton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Franklin, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 45): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 45; WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Franklin, WI to Delavan, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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