How far is Combined Locks, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Combined Locks, WI to Franklin, WI is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
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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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Combined Locks and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combined Locks and Franklin.
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Start on Wallace Street
2587 ft · 1 min · Wallace Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
1734 ft · 39 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Kennedy Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Railroad Street
49 m · 9 sec · South Railroad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street
1192 ft · 27 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1909 ft · 33 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE
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Continue on East College Avenue
568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left
1731 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
98.4 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Combined Locks 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
98.4 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Combined Locks and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Combined Locks to Franklin?
The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Combined Locks and 57.6 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Combined Locks and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Lomira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lomira.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Combined Locks and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 96.15 mi (154.74 km).
#1 Combined Locks
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,607 |
| Coordinates | 44.2658200, -88.3142700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
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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