How far is Franklin, WI from Clayton, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Clayton, WI is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Clayton.
-
1
Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
-
2
Turn right
27 m · 8 sec
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right
117 m · 17 sec
-
4
Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
-
5
Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
-
9
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
-
16
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City
757 ft · 18 sec
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on WI 128: Glenwood City
95 m · 9 sec
-
20
Turn right onto State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
-
21
Continue on West Oak Street
1227 ft · 30 sec · West Oak Street
-
22
Turn left onto 1st Street
2316 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
-
23
Continue on State Highway 128
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128
-
24
Continue on County Highway P
5 mi · 9 min · County Highway P
-
25
Continue on 20th Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · 20th Street
-
26
Continue on County Highway P
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway P
-
27
At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
28
Turn right onto County Highway D
707 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D
-
29
Turn left onto East Clayton Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · East Clayton Avenue
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Clayton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
118 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Clayton?
The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Franklin and 158 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.97 one way or $83.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Westfield, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 265.5 mi (427.28 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,227 |
| Coordinates | 45.3313500, -92.1713000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-92.1713, 45.33135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.34 | $94.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.80 | $103.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.03 | $118.07 |
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 Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.