How far is Stoughton, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Franklin, WI is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
Driving 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 01h 26m.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoughton and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton and Franklin.
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Start on South 4th Street
24 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto County Highway N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
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Continue on County Road N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
37 m · 3 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
1279 ft · 31 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N
25 m · 2 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
710 ft · 17 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
17 m · 1 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway N
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on County Highway N
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 94 East: Milwaukee
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Stoughton 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
59.1 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stoughton 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 Stoughton to Franklin?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Stoughton and 28.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stoughton and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 59.73 mi (96.12 km).
#1 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: (-88.03835, 42.888552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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