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Trip from Oneida, WI to Franklin, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

134.3 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oneida, WI, WI

Oneida, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Franklin, WI, WI

Franklin, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Oneida, WI to Franklin, WI covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, Airport Drive, West Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.2 miles from Oneida, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 134.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and Airport Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.5 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 115.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and Airport Drive. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.2 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
11.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
5
12.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
125.4 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 43

Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
7
127.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 8A Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
5
134.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 115.5 mi 2h 9m
Airport Drive 10.9 mi 14m
West Loomis Road 6.1 mi 10m
West Mason Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Saint Martins Road <0.1 mi <1m
Stagger Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 115.5 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oneida, WI and Franklin, WI.

1

Start on Stagger Lane

75 ft · 7 sec · Stagger Lane
2

Turn right onto WI 54

0.4 mi · 33 sec · West Mason Street
3

Enter roundabout onto WI 172

76 ft · 1 sec · Airport Drive
4

Continue on WI 172

1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
5

Enter roundabout onto WI 172

135 ft · 2 sec · Airport Drive
6

Continue on WI 172

1.3 mi · 1 min · Airport Drive
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 172

115 ft · 1 sec · Airport Drive
8

Continue on WI 172

8.2 mi · 11 min · Airport Drive
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
10

Merge onto I 43

113 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 43

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 43
Toward I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Exit 8A Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight onto WI 36

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on WI 36

3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road
15

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
16

Turn left onto WI 100

246 ft · 8 sec · West Saint Martins Road
17

Turn right

87 ft · 8 sec
18

Turn right

160 ft · 11 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.2 miles from Oneida, WI, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.2 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oneida, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oneida, WI

This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Oneida, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 115.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.2 mi from Oneida, WI · 1h 19m into the drive

city in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

67 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cooperstown, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sheboygan, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Oneida, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.5 miles.

Arriving in Franklin, WI

The final approach into Franklin, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Franklin, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.7

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allouez, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.7

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Tazza Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19205932300

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 115.1

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 134.3

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.00 one way

$41.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.05 $46.11
premium $4.89 $25.84 $51.69
diesel $5.61 $29.65 $59.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.10 $6.45
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37
EV Truck/SUV 53.7 0 $18.80 $8.60

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oneida, WI

Afternoon in Oneida on Friday

Local time

1:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin, WI

Afternoon in Franklin on Friday

Local time

1:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oneida, WI to Franklin, WI covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, Airport Drive, West Loomis Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.2 miles from Oneida, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.2 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Oneida, WI to Franklin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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