How far is Chase, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Chase, WI to Franklin, WI is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
149.82 mi
02h 56m
Flight
126.54 mi
203.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.82 mi
Kilometers
241.11 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Chase
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Howards Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Chase
74.9 mi
01h 28m
To Franklin
74.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway S

    5.2 mi · 9 min · County Highway S

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward Appleton, Green Bay

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    124 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Chase and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
125 mi · 83%
Appleton
10.7 mi · 7%
West Loomis Road
6.14 mi · 4%
County Highway S
5.15 mi · 3%
I 41
2.28 mi · 2%
WI 36 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

124 mi · 02h 18m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howards Grove
01h 28m from Chase
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Chase 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 Chase to Franklin?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Chase and 74.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Chase and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howards Grove, 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 Howards Grove.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

13 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

29 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

61 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 126.54 mi (203.64 km).

Chase

#1 Chase

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population3,100
Coordinates44.7180500, -88.1567700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Chase (-88.15677, 44.71805)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.01 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.02 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chase and Franklin. The current time is 03:37:55.

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.