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Trip from Franklin, WI to Chase, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

149.5 mi

241 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Franklin, WI, WI

Franklin, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Chase, WI, WI

Chase, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin, WI to Chase, WI covers 149.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.6 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.8 miles from Franklin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 98.6 mi 1h 46m
North-South Freeway 26.5 mi 33m
US 41 10.6 mi 11m
West Loomis Road 6.2 mi 10m
County Highway S 5.3 mi 9m
Airport Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 98.6 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Chase, WI.

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right

80 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn right onto WI 36

6.2 mi · 10 min · West Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 43

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 43
Exit 10A Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 94

27 mi · 33 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 43; WI 57

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
10

Merge onto US 41; US 141

11 mi · 11 min · US 41; US 141
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 182 Toward CTH S
12

Turn left onto CTH S

5.3 mi · 9 min · County Highway S
13

Arrive at destination

CTH S

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Franklin, WI, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 33 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.8 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chase, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Franklin, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Franklin, WI

This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Franklin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 98.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

75 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

Germantown, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.7

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.2

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.9 mi

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 117.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 10.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.2

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 36 / West Loomis Road

Turn right onto WI 36 / West Loomis Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
5
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 43

Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10A Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
7
132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Ir...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.37 one way

$46.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.66 $51.32
premium $4.89 $28.77 $57.54
diesel $5.61 $33.01 $66.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.9 0 $15.70 $7.18
Efficient EV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98
EV Truck/SUV 59.8 0 $20.93 $9.57

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Franklin, WI

Afternoon in Franklin on Saturday

Local time

3:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chase, WI

Afternoon in Chase on Saturday

Local time

3:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°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

6 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

2h 55m 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?

149.5 mi in 2h 55m, mostly highway — 98.6 mi of that is on I 43.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 36 / West Loomis Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 149.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Franklin, WI to Chase, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Iron Mountain along the way.

Iron Mountain

132.4 mi in | ~2h 32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 149.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.6 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chase, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chase, 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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