Origin
Franklin, WI
Morning in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI covers 33.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 36, West Loomis Road, State Highway 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on State Highway 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Franklin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI covers 33.2 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.3 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
WI 50 / State Highway 50
Turn right onto WI 50 / State Highway 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CTH O; CTH Z / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O; CTH Z / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 36 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 83 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Burlington Bypass | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| 368th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 50 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 36
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Twin Lakes, 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
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Loomis Road
5
Continue on WI 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
6
Continue on WI 36
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 36; WI 83
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Bypass
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
9
Turn left onto WI 83
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 83
10
Turn right onto WI 50
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
12
Turn left onto CTH O
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
368th Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O; CTH Z
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on CTH Z
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CTH EM; CTH Z
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Franklin, WI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Twin Lakes, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Twin Lakes, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 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 | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Twin Lakes, WI
Morning in Twin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Burlington, WI
17 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Twin Lakes, WI covers 33.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 36, West Loomis Road, State Highway 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 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 $5.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.3 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Franklin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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