How far is Franklin, WI from Beloit, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Beloit, WI is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
70.43 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.87 mi
91.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.87 mi
Kilometers
91.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.43 mi
Kilometers
113.35 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-18T10:11
Arrive Beloit
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Franklin
35.2 mi
00h 43m
To Beloit
35.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    117 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South 108th Street

    2130 ft · 56 sec · South 108th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Layton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Layton Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Rock Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1522 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2833 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue

    155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
60.6 mi · 86%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 6%
Gardner Street
1.75 mi · 2%
West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
I 43 South
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 43m from Franklin
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beloit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Franklin and 35.2 miles from Beloit.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 56.87 mi (91.53 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Beloit

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 Franklin and Beloit. The current time is 10:11:54.

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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.