How far is Franklin, WI from Fond du Lac, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Fond du Lac, WI is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Fond du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Fond du Lac.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
24.1 mi · 30 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Military Road
881 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Military Road
1041 ft · 21 sec · South Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Military Road
45 m · 3 sec · South Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Military Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1695 ft · 38 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2195 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Park Avenue
620 ft · 27 sec · South Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Fond du Lac.
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 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
38.7 mi · 00h 42m
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 Franklin and Sunny near Fond du Lac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Fond du Lac?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Franklin and 35.6 miles from Fond du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Fond du Lac.
Stop Ideas Near Slinger
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 Slinger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 64.46 mi (103.74 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fond du Lac (-88.43883, 43.775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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