Origin
Beloit, WI
Afternoon in Beloit on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beloit, WI to Franklin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beloit, WI
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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Beloit, WI to Franklin, WI covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 36, Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.7 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 35.7 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Loomis Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 20 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East Hart Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Shopiere Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 35.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beloit, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on US 51
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Riverside Drive
2
Turn right onto WI 81
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
White Avenue
3
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Avenue
5
Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shopiere Road
6
Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hart Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH X
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Hart Road
8
Continue on CTH X
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Hart Road
9
Enter roundabout
163 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
11
Merge onto I 43
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 43
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
152 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn right onto WI 20
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Street
15
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
16
Continue on WI 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
17
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto WI 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
19
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
20
Turn right
80 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 32.8 miles from Beloit, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 81 / White Avenue
Turn right onto WI 81 / White Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Henry Avenue
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CTH X / East Hart Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH X / East Hart Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
42.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.62 | $25.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
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
Franklin, WI
Afternoon in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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?
65.6 mi in 1h 26m, mostly highway — 35.7 mi of that is on I 43.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.7 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 81 / White Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 13 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 81 / White Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Henry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (CTH X / East Hart Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beloit, WI to Franklin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waterford along the way.
Waterford
42.5 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.7 miles on I 43. 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 81 / White Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Henry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (CTH X / East Hart Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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