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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.45 mi
01h 36m
Flight
55.45 mi
89.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.45 mi
Kilometers
89.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.45 mi
Kilometers
103.72 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Fri, Apr 10, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-10T19:47
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
La Grange
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Fulton
32.2 mi
00h 48m
To Franklin
32.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway M

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Continue on West County Road M

    1 mi · 3 min · West County Road M

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway M

  6. 6

    Continue on West Madison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Madison Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · South Janesville Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  22. 22

    Continue on High Drive

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  25. 25

    Continue on Loomis Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Loomis Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
11.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 18%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 12%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 10%
County Highway M
6.06 mi · 9%
Loomis Road
6.01 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
00h 48m from Fulton
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

33 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 55.45 mi (89.24 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,435
Coordinates42.8080600, -89.1276100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton (-89.12761, 42.80806)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Franklin. The current time is 19:47:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.