How far is Franklin, ID from Weston, ID?

The driving distance from Franklin, ID to Weston, ID is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.16 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.99 mi
14.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.99 mi
Kilometers
14.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.16 mi
Kilometers
16.35 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM MDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T13:46
Arrive Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Preston
ID

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

From Franklin
5.1 mi
00h 10m
To Weston
5.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Weston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Weston.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South

    111 m · 7 sec · West 2nd South

  2. 2

    Continue on West 1st South

    111 m · 7 sec · West 1st South

  3. 3

    Continue on East 4800 South

    4.4 mi · 8 min · East 4800 South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 800 West

    1 mi · 3 min · South 800 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 4000 South

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4000 South

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South 1600 West

    145 m · 18 sec · South 1600 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 3900 South

    1849 ft · 39 sec · West 3900 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West 3600 South

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3600 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Westside Highway

    155 m · 10 sec · South Westside Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Depot Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Depot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Weston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 4800 South
4.45 mi · 44%
West 3600 South
2.23 mi · 22%
South 800 West
1 mi · 10%
West 4000 South
1 mi · 10%
East Depot Street
0.8 mi · 8%
West 3900 South
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 4800 South

Continue on East 4800 South

4.45 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Preston
00h 10m from Franklin
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Franklin and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Weston?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Franklin and 5.1 miles from Weston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Franklin and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Preston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Preston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Preston.

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Weston. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.47 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population835
Coordinates42.0135400, -111.8071700
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Weston

#2 Weston

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population470
Coordinates42.0371500, -111.9794000
Altitude1446
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-111.80717, 42.01354)
End: Weston (-111.9794, 42.03715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.52 $3.05
Premium $4.55 $1.64 $3.28
Diesel $5.41 $1.95 $3.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Weston. The current time is 13:46:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.