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Trip from Franklin, WI to Union Grove, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Franklin, WI, WI

Franklin, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Union Grove, WI, WI

Union Grove, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Franklin, WI to Union Grove, WI is 16 miles and takes about 25m via North Raynor Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip. It’s ideal for a simple relocation or a brief scenic detour without committing to a full day of travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Raynor Avenue 7 mi 10m
North Colony Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
West Loomis Road 2.3 mi 3m
South 124th Street 1.3 mi 2m
Washington Avenue 1 mi 1m
South Colony Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
South North Cape Road 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: North Raynor Avenue — 7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Union Grove, 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

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Loomis Road
5

Turn left onto US 45

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South North Cape Road
6

Continue on US 45

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street
7

Continue on US 45

7.0 mi · 10 min · North Raynor Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20

243 ft · 4 sec · Washington Avenue
9

Continue on US 45; WI 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto US 45

10 ft · 0 sec · North Colony Avenue
11

Continue on US 45

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Colony Avenue
12

Enter roundabout onto US 45

123 ft · 7 sec · South Colony Avenue
13

Continue on US 45

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Colony Avenue
14

Continue on US 45

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
15

Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

114 ft · 5 sec · North 10th Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

North 10th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 45 / North Colony Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 45 / North Colony Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
14.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 45 / South Colony Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 45 / South Colony Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
16 mi into trip | ~25m in | North 10th Avenue

Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.75 $5.49
premium $4.89 $3.08 $6.16
diesel $5.61 $3.53 $7.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Franklin, WI

Afternoon in Franklin on Saturday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union Grove, WI

Afternoon in Union Grove on Saturday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

18 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

25m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 16 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles along North Raynor Avenue. As you transition from North Colony Avenue to West Loomis Road, be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. This route offers a constant engagement with your surroundings, unlike a monotonous interstate journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on North Raynor Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 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 (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.3 miles (US 45 / North Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7 miles on North Raynor Avenue. 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: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.3 miles (US 45 / North Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union Grove, WI before heading back.

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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