How far is Lac du Flambeau, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Lac du Flambeau, WI to Franklin, WI is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lac du Flambeau and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac du Flambeau and Franklin.
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Start on Simpson Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Simpson Avenue
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Turn right onto Waswagon Street
1691 ft · 38 sec · Waswagon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Abe Road
3010 ft · 51 sec · Old Abe Road
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Continue on State Highway 47
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on 1st Avenue
2222 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 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 Lac du Flambeau 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.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Fog then Sunny leaving Lac du Flambeau and Patchy Fog near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lac du Flambeau to Franklin?
The road trip is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Lac du Flambeau and 135.6 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Sunny around Lac du Flambeau and Patchy Fog near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lac du Flambeau and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 231.68 mi (372.85 km).
#1 Lac du Flambeau
Census designated place
| Population | 3,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.9696700, -89.8921000 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.70 | $81.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.76 | $101.52 |
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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