Origin
Franklin, WI
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Fulton, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Fulton, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Franklin to Fulton, Wisconsin, you can expect a straightforward 64.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. This route functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this excursion. Since both towns are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. It is an ideal option for those who prefer a local, no-fuss commute over a long-distance highway haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.3 miles from Franklin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 59 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| County Highway M | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 20
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Fulton, WI.
1
Start on this road
160 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WI 100
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
3
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
4
Turn left onto US 45; WI 36
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Loomis Road
5
Continue on WI 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
6
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Drive
8
Continue on WI 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
High Drive
9
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Continue on WI 20
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
11
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
12
Continue on WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
13
Turn right onto US 12
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 12; WI 59
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto WI 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 59
16
Turn left onto WI 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 59
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 59
18
Continue on WI 59; CTH M
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Highway 59
19
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 59
20
Continue on WI 59; CTH M
392 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 59
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 59
22
Continue on WI 59; CTH M
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 59
23
Turn right onto WI 59; CTH M
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Janesville Street
24
Turn left onto WI 59; CTH M
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Madison Avenue
25
Continue on CTH M
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway M
26
Turn right onto US 51; CTH M
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51; CTH M
27
Turn left onto CTH M
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West County Road M
28
Continue on CTH F; CTH M
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway M
29
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 64.7-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. You can complete the entire trip without needing any scheduled stops, though keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention. Ensure your tank is ready for the road, as the $9 fuel estimate is based on a direct, non-stop run. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert at every intersection, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making frequent adjustments to your driving path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.3 miles from Franklin, WI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fulton, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Franklin, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Franklin, WI
This is one driving day of about 64.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Franklin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 20 for about 11.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road
Turn left onto WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.12 one way
$20.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fulton, WI
Morning in Fulton on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the trip spent on major highways, you will navigate local roads exclusively, including West Saint Martins Road, West Loomis Road, and Highway 36. Because there is no single long-distance stretch—the longest segment on West Saint Martins Road is 0 miles—you will find yourself navigating frequent turns throughout the entire 1 hour and 37 minutes. This technical, winding path provides a distinct contrast to the high-speed, straight-line experience of typical Wisconsin interstates.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on State Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles (WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on State Highway 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 12 / Iron Brigade Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles (WI 59; CTH M / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fulton, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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