How far is Beaver Dam, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Beaver Dam, WI to Franklin, WI is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Dam and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam and Franklin.
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Start on the route
13 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Avenue
42 m · 10 sec · West Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
120 m · 15 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street
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Turn straight onto Vine Street
791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver Dam and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Beaver Dam and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaver Dam to Franklin?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Beaver Dam and 35 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Beaver Dam and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Slinger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Dam and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.57 km).
#1 Beaver Dam
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.4577700, -88.8373300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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