How far is Franklin, WI from Ottawa, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Ottawa, WI is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Ottawa.
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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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Continue on South 108th Street
2130 ft · 56 sec · South 108th Street
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Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Layton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
1080 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Big Bend Drive
2469 ft · 49 sec · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on State Highway 164
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164
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Turn slight left
587 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
5 mi · 8 min · West Sunset Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 83
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1568 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on South Wales Road
1357 ft · 32 sec · South Wales Road
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Turn left onto Brandybrook Road
2578 ft · 49 sec · Brandybrook Road
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Continue on County Highway G
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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Continue on County Highway C
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway C
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Turn right onto County Highway D
35 m · 3 sec · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Ottawa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
7.79 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Rain Showers Likely near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Franklin and 16 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Rain Showers Likely near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 21.67 mi (34.88 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ottawa
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,937 |
| Coordinates | 42.9761200, -88.4498200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-88.44982, 42.97612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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