How far is Bellevue, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WI to Franklin, WI is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.97 mi
01h 56m
Flight
107.64 mi
173.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.64 mi
Kilometers
173.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.97 mi
Kilometers
194.69 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 25, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Mon, May 25, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-25T09:57
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 25, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oostburg
WI

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From Bellevue
60.4 mi
00h 58m
To Franklin
60.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Kewaunee Road

    808 ft · 19 sec · Kewaunee Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1758 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm View Road

    2142 ft · 38 sec · Elm View Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Loomis Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    678 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elm View Road
111 mi · 92%
West Loomis Road
6.14 mi · 5%
I 41
2.28 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.33 mi
WI 36 South
0.3 mi
Kewaunee Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Elm View Road

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
00h 58m from Bellevue
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Franklin?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Bellevue and 60.5 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oostburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oostburg.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 107.64 mi (173.23 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population16,030
Coordinates44.4441600, -87.9201000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Kewaunee Road (-87.920099, 44.444111)
End: (-88.03835, 42.888552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Franklin. The current time is 09:57:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.