How far is Little Chute, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Little Chute, WI to Franklin, WI is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 53m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Chute and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Chute and Franklin.
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Start on West Main Street
15 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1746 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
1575 ft · 35 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Kimberly Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left onto South Railroad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street
26 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street
1192 ft · 27 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1909 ft · 33 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE
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Continue on East College Avenue
568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left
1731 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
98.4 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Little Chute 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
98.4 mi · 01h 50m
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 Likely leaving Little Chute and Mostly Clear near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Chute to Franklin?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Little Chute and 59 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Little Chute and Mostly Clear near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Lomira
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 Lomira.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Chute and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).
#1 Little Chute
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 12,164 |
| Coordinates | 44.2799900, -88.3184400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: (-88.03835, 42.888552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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