How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Franklin, WI is about 972.9 miles (1565.8 km), with a travel time of about 18h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 827 miles (1330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Franklin.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
91.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
62.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 32: Newport, Gatlinburg
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cosby Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
30.8 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
2617 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2902 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
105.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
154 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto I 90 West
1482 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
13.1 mi · 14 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · 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 South Skokie Highway
45.7 mi · 52 min · South Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road
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Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on West Saint Martins Road
1142 ft · 32 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Turn right
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Turn right
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Franklin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 26 North
Merge slight left
159 mi · 02h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Franklin?
The road trip is about 972.9 miles (1565.8 km) and usually takes 18h 47m 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 486.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 486.3 miles from Franklin.
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 145.9 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 EDT. 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 $131.11 one way or $262.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 305.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Pleasant and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 826.98 mi (1330.89 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 1566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 53m |
| 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 | $3.82 | $131.11 | $262.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $145.90 | $291.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $159.57 | $319.13 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $199.63 | $399.26 |
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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