How far is Mount Horeb, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Mount Horeb, WI to Franklin, WI is about 105.9 miles (170.4 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 19m 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
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Horeb and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Horeb and Franklin.
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Start on South 2nd Street
6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Springdale Street
1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
35 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2216 ft · 44 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
26 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2103 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
29 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
806 ft · 16 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
1965 ft · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
32 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1075 ft · 27 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Take the ramp left
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
2419 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Horeb and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Horeb and Patchy Fog near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Horeb to Franklin?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 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 52.8 miles from Mount Horeb and 53.1 miles from Franklin.
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 19.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Horeb and Patchy Fog near Franklin.
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 Mount Horeb and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.01 km).
#1 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
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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