How far is Ottawa, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Ottawa, WI to Franklin, WI is about 31.9 miles (51.4 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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa and Franklin.
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Start on County Highway D
35 m · 5 sec · County Highway D
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Turn left onto County Highway C
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway C
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Continue on County Highway G
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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Continue on Brandybrook Road
2428 ft · 46 sec · Brandybrook Road
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Turn right onto South Wales Road
1420 ft · 29 sec · South Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1573 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sunset Drive
68 m · 13 sec · Sunset Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Drive
5 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Les Paul Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto State Highway 164
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164
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Continue on Big Bend Drive
3034 ft · 1 min · Big Bend Drive
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Turn left onto I 43 North
1230 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Layton Avenue
1972 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Layton Avenue
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Turn right onto South 108th Street
2117 ft · 54 sec · South 108th Street
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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 West Saint Martins Road
1076 ft · 25 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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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 Ottawa and Franklin.
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.
I 43 North
Merge slight left
7.84 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ottawa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ottawa to Franklin?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 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 16 miles from Ottawa and 16 miles from Franklin.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ottawa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
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 Ottawa and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 21.67 mi (34.88 km).
#1 Ottawa
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,937 |
| Coordinates | 42.9761200, -88.4498200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 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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