How far is Franklin, WI from Stockton, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Stockton, WI is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.51 mi
03h 01m
Flight
132.9 mi
213.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.9 mi
Kilometers
213.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.51 mi
Kilometers
247.05 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T06:00
Arrive Stockton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Franklin
76.7 mi
01h 30m
To Stockton
76.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    117 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  8. 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. 9

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    24.1 mi · 30 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    45 mi · 52 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stockton Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Stockton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Highway 18

    10 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 18

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 18

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 40%
US Highway 10
45 mi · 29%
Zoo Freeway
24.1 mi · 16%
US 45 North
16 mi · 10%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 3%
Stockton Road
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
01h 30m from Franklin
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Areas Of Fog near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Franklin and 76.8 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Areas Of Fog near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eldorado, 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 Eldorado.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 132.9 mi (213.88 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Stockton

#2 Stockton

Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population3,007
Coordinates44.5113600, -89.4670600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Stockton (-89.46706, 44.51136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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

There is no time difference between Franklin and Stockton. The current time is 06:00:07.

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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.