How far is Westport, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Franklin.
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Start on State Highway 60
19.5 mi · 29 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Continue on State Highway 19
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
2508 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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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 Westport 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 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Westport to Franklin?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Westport and 76.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Burke
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 Burke.
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 133.22 mi (214.4 km).
#1 Westport
Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,225 |
| Coordinates | 43.2049800, -90.6412400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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