How far is Clintonville, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Clintonville, WI to Franklin, WI is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clintonville and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clintonville and Franklin.
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Start on 8th Place
33 m · 9 sec · 8th Place
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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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 Clintonville 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 41 South
Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Clintonville and Chance 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 Clintonville to Franklin?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Clintonville and 67.9 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Clintonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac
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 Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clintonville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 124.99 mi (201.16 km).
#1 Clintonville
City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,353 |
| Coordinates | 44.6205300, -88.7623200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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