How far is Oakland, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Oakland, WI to Franklin, WI is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300 miles (482.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.07 mi
06h 50m
Flight
300 mi
482.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300 mi
Kilometers
482.8 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.07 mi
Kilometers
577.86 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Oakland
179.3 mi
03h 25m
To Franklin
179.7 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway U

    1300 ft · 27 sec · County Highway U

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  3. 3

    Continue on Lakeland Avenue North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 35

    104 m · 6 sec · State Highway 35

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 70

    87 m · 16 sec · State Highway 70

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  9. 9

    Continue on West Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 70

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake

    1986 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
250 mi · 70%
I 94
64.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 70
23.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 35
6.68 mi · 2%
WI 100 South
4.82 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
300 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
03h 25m from Oakland
Leave By
10:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Oakland and 179.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 300 miles (482.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 $47.78 one way or $95.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 300 mi (482.8 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA

Population3,215
Coordinates45.9374500, -92.3688100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-92.36881, 45.93745)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.96 L · about $47.78
Round trip
$95.56
25.34 gal · 95.92 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.78 $95.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.89 $107.77
Premium $4.65 $58.97 $117.93
Diesel $5.30 $67.20 $134.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Franklin. The current time is 08:45:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.