How far is Franklin, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Mount Horeb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Mount Horeb.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1264 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
1377 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
855 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
35 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1999 ft · 40 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 18/151 Business
22 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
831 ft · 17 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2099 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
28 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2231 ft · 45 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
39 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Mount Horeb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Widespread Frost near Mount Horeb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Mount Horeb?
The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Aztalan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Franklin and 52.9 miles from Mount Horeb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Widespread Frost near Mount Horeb.
Stop Ideas Near Aztalan
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 Aztalan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.01 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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