How far is Eau Claire, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Franklin, WI is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Franklin.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Brackett Avenue
1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Hastings Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 95: Hixton, Alma Center
1003 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 95
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Continue on South State Street
887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Turn left onto County Highway P
1 km · 1 min · County Highway P
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Continue on County Road N
1929 ft · 39 sec · County Road N
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Continue on Hamilton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hamilton Road
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Continue on County Highway N
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway C
2498 ft · 50 sec · County Highway C
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Continue on County Road C
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road C
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Turn right onto Beck Road
18 m · 3 sec · Beck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire 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.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eau Claire and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Franklin?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Levis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Eau Claire and 28.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eau Claire and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Levis
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 Levis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 45.29 mi (72.89 km).
#1 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 44.2127400, -91.1237600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-91.12376, 44.21274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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