Origin
Peshtigo, WI
Night in Peshtigo on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peshtigo, WI to Franklin, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
176.3 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Peshtigo, WI to Franklin, WI covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, US 41 Business, West Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.3 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.56 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
88.1 miles from Peshtigo, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 176.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and US 41 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 126.3 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 13 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 126.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 41 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 42.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 167.3 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
8
167.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m 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
169.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
176.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
176.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 126.3 mi | 2h 21m |
| US 41 Business | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| French Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Saint Martins Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 126.3 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peshtigo, WI and Franklin, WI.
1
Start on CTH B; US 41 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
French Street
2
Take the ramp onto US 41 Business
41 mi
·
46 min
·
US 41 Business
3
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
4
Continue on I 43
124 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 8A
Toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto WI 36
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Loomis Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on WI 36
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Loomis Road
9
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
10
Turn left onto WI 100
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
11
Turn right
87 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.1 miles from Peshtigo, WI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.3 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Peshtigo, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Peshtigo, WI
This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Peshtigo, 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 126.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.1 mi from Peshtigo, WI · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Peshtigo, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.56 one way
$55.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.26 | $60.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.68 | $11.28 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 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
5 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
3h 24m 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 Peshtigo, WI to Franklin, WI covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, US 41 Business, 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 88.1 miles from Peshtigo, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 167.3 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Peshtigo, WI to Franklin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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