How far is Franklin, WI from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 973.8 miles (1567.2 km), with a travel time of about 18h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 827 miles (1330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 49m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on the route
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on West Ryan Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.8 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 22 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
11.3 mi · 12 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
1534 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1028 ft · 38 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
104.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 East, SR 265 Toll East: Jeffersonville, Port of Indiana
1237 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
1359 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
5.3 mi · 7 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Continue on Wilderness Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 33 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge
1762 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge
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Continue on Davy Crockett Parkway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Continue on State Street
12.7 mi · 19 min · State Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Cosby Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway
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Turn left
1246 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
124.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Mount Pleasant.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 973.8 miles (1567.2 km) and usually takes 18h 49m 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?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 487 miles from Franklin and 486.8 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 827 miles (1330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.8 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 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 $144.96 one way or $289.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 305.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Mount Pleasant, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 826.98 mi (1330.89 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 Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 08m |
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 | $4.22 | $144.96 | $289.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $165.17 | $330.34 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $185.06 | $370.13 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $213.00 | $426.00 |
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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