How far is Franklin, WI from Oshkosh, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Oshkosh, WI is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Oshkosh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Oshkosh.
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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
24.1 mi · 30 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto W South Park Ave
2175 ft · 39 sec · W South Park Ave
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Continue on West South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West South Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ohio Street
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Continue on Wisconsin Street
2985 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Avenue
659 ft · 15 sec · West Irving Avenue
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
22 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Oshkosh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
57 mi · 01h 01m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Oshkosh?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Franklin and 45.3 miles from Oshkosh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oshkosh.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Oshkosh. Straight-line distance: 82.47 mi (132.72 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oshkosh
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,474 |
| Coordinates | 44.0247100, -88.5426100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oshkosh (-88.54261, 44.02471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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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