How far is Fulton, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Fulton, WI to Franklin, WI is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 36m.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Franklin.
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Start on West Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Highway M
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Continue on West County Road M
1 mi · 3 min · West County Road M
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto County Highway M
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway M
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto South Janesville Street
2995 ft · 1 min · South Janesville Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 59
1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on High Drive
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road
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Turn right
24 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 10 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 Fulton 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.
State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Franklin?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Fulton and 32.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Fulton and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
Janesville, Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 55.45 mi (89.24 km).
#1 Fulton
Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,435 |
| Coordinates | 42.8080600, -89.1276100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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