Trip from Franklin, WI to Lyons, WI

Drive Time

39m

Distance

24.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin, WI to Lyons, WI covers 24.9 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Saint Martins Road, West Loomis Road, Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

12.4 miles from Franklin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 24.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Saint Martins Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Saint Martins Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Loomis Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 36	Unavailable	Refreshing
Milwaukee Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West State Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spring Valley Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Mill Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Railroad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Saint Martins Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Lyons, WI.

1

Start on the route

161 ft · 17 sec · the route

2

Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

364 ft · 18 sec · West Saint Martins Road

3

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 30 sec

4

Turn left onto West Loomis Road

6.1 mi · 8 min · West Loomis Road

5

Continue on State Highway 36

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

6

Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

7

Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue

4.2 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

8

Turn straight onto West State Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

9

Continue on Spring Valley Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Spring Valley Road

10

Continue on Highway 36

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highway 36

11

Continue on State Highway 36

2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 36

12

Turn left onto Mill Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Mill Street

13

Turn right onto South Railroad Street

315 ft · 18 sec · South Railroad Street

14

Turn left onto Center Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Center Street

15

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 12.4 miles from Franklin, WI, or about 19m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24.9 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.4 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyons, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Franklin, WI

This is one driving day of about 24.9 miles and 39m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

12 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Lyons, 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 Lyons, WI.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.4 mi from Franklin, WI

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$3.38	$6.76
midgrade	$3.85	$3.77	$7.55
premium	$4.15	$4.07	$8.14
diesel	$3.75	$3.68	$7.35

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Franklin, WI

Late night in Franklin on Saturday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Lyons, WI

Late night in Lyons on Saturday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Franklin, WI to Lyons, WI covers 24.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Saint Martins Road, West Loomis Road, Highway 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $3.38 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.