Origin
Franklin, WI
Late night in Franklin on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
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.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Saint Martins Road | — | — |
| West Loomis Road | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| High Drive | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Milton, 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
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 High Drive
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Drive
8
Continue on High Drive
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
High Drive
9
Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Continue on North Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
11
Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
12
Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
13
Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
15
Turn right onto State Highway 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 59
16
Turn left onto State Highway 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 59
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
18
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Highway 59
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
20
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 59
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
22
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 59
23
Turn right onto South Janesville Street
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
·
44 sec
·
Rogers Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Franklin, WI · 41m into the drive
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 27.4 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milton, WI
The final approach into Milton, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Destination
Milton, WI
Late night in Milton on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
19 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
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 Milton, WI covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 27.4 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 $8.55 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.
The drive from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, WI to Milton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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