Trip from Franklin, WI to Rochester, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.9 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 20m ★

6 AM

0h 22m

8 AM

0h 26m

10 AM

0h 23m

12 PM

0h 23m

3 PM

0h 24m

5 PM

0h 26m

8 PM

0h 21m

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

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Franklin, WI

Tom Fisk

Rochester, WI

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Trip Overview

Franklin, WI to Rochester, WI is 14.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via State Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Wisconsin for both start and end points. It's a straightforward drive that offers a quick connection between these two locales. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger travel plan, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 36	7.3 mi	10m
West Loomis Road	6.1 mi	8m
Milwaukee Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Washington Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
West Saint Martins Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
West Main Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Highway 36 — 7.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

160 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn left onto WI 100

363 ft · 17 sec · West Saint Martins Road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · this road

Turn left onto US 45; WI 36

6.1 mi · 8 min · West Loomis Road

Continue on WI 36

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

Continue on WI 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Milwaukee Avenue

Turn right onto CTH D

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on CTH D

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

CTH D

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road

Turn left onto WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road

Navigation decision point

14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | CTH D / Washington Avenue

Turn right onto CTH D / Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.56	$5.12
premium	$4.89	$2.87	$5.73
diesel	$5.61	$3.29	$6.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.5	$1.56	$0.72
Efficient EV	3.7	$1.30	$0.60
EV Truck/SUV	6	$2.09	$0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Franklin, WI

Late night in Franklin on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

31°F

Areas Of Frost

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 22 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Rochester, WI

Late night in Rochester on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

31°F

Areas Of Frost

SW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 22 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 49% of this 14.9-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 7.3 miles on State Highway 36. After this highway segment, expect the roads to transition to surface streets like West Loomis Road and Milwaukee Avenue. This mix means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and more localized surface road conditions.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on State Highway 36.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Franklin, WI to Rochester, WI is easy. At 22m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (CTH D / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on State Highway 36. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 100 / West Saint Martins Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (CTH D / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

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

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Trip from Franklin, WI to Rochester, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Franklin, WI

Rochester, WI

Same local time

Very similar conditions

22m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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