Origin
Westport, WI
Late night in Westport on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
152.6 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
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6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 60, Highway 19, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.86 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
76.3 miles from Westport, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 152.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 60 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 60
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on State Highway 60
20 mi
·
29 min
·
State Highway 60
2
Turn right
28 mi
·
39 min
3
Turn left onto State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 19/78
4
Continue on State Highway 19
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 19
5
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn left onto State Highway 19
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 19
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
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West Main Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
10
Continue on State Highway 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 19
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
138 ft
·
8 sec
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State Highway 19
12
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 19
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
1.0 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
16
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
6 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
20
Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
22
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Zoo Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
24
Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi
·
9 min
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WI 100 South, US 45 South
26
Turn right
85 ft
·
8 sec
27
Turn right
161 ft
·
12 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.3 miles from Westport, WI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westport, 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 Westport, WI
This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westport, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.3 mi from Westport, WI · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Westport, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, WI
The final approach into Franklin, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Franklin, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.86 one way
$47.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Late night in Franklin on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
19 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
3h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 60, Highway 19, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Westport, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westport, WI to Franklin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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