How far is Star Prairie, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Star Prairie, WI to Franklin, WI is about 319.9 miles (514.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 01m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star Prairie and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Prairie and Franklin.
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Start on Bridge Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
791 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Turn slight left onto WIS 64 EAST
146 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway T
10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-12
3040 ft · 47 sec · US-12
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Continue on Davis Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Davis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
40 m · 3 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
77 m · 15 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
221.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Star Prairie and Franklin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-94 Eastbound
Merge slight left
222 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Star Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star Prairie to Franklin?
The road trip is about 319.9 miles (514.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Star Prairie and 160.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 $42.57 one way or $85.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Star Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star Prairie and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 274.19 mi (441.26 km).
#1 Star Prairie
Village in St.
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 45.1969100, -92.5307500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.02 | $96.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.54 | $105.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.88 | $119.76 |
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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