How far is Rothschild, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Rothschild, WI to Franklin, WI is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rothschild and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rothschild and Franklin.
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Start on Leon Street
9 m · 7 sec · Leon Street
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Turn left onto Weston Avenue
1765 ft · 55 sec · Weston Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Business US 51
1.3 km · 2 min · Business US 51
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Turn left onto I 39, US 51
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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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 Rothschild 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 41 South
Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Rothschild and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rothschild to Franklin?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Rothschild and 92.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rothschild and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rothschild and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 158.96 mi (255.82 km).
#1 Rothschild
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8871900, -89.6201200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.81 | $55.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
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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