Origin
Janesville, WI
Evening in Janesville on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Janesville, WI
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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Lawrence Avenue, South Main Street, Beloit Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 64.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Lawrence Avenue 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 Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Beloit Avenue | — | — |
| East Delavan Drive | — | — |
| East County Road O | — | — |
| WI 20 | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Lawrence Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Janesville, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Beloit Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Beloit Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Delavan Drive
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Delavan Drive
6
Continue on East County Road O
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road O
7
Turn right
11 mi
·
14 min
8
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
12
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right onto North Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Street
14
Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
15
Continue on High Drive
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
16
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn left onto State Highway 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
18
Continue on Loomis Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
19
Turn right
79 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Janesville, WI · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, WI
The final approach into Franklin, 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
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Franklin, WI
Evening in Franklin on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Lawrence Avenue, South Main Street, Beloit Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Janesville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.13 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 Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Janesville, WI to Franklin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Janesville, WI to Franklin, 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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