How far is Algoma, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Algoma, WI to Franklin, WI is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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.
City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algoma and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algoma and Franklin.
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Start on the route
58 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
950 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
68 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
2313 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard
33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on South 21st Street
3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn left
1797 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
81.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
1588 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loomis Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on West Loomis Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn slight left
678 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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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 Algoma and Franklin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Calumet Avenue
Merge slight left
81.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Algoma and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algoma to Franklin?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Sheboygan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Algoma and 68.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Algoma and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algoma and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.38 km).
#1 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
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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