How far is Franklin, WI from Algoma, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Algoma, WI is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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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 02h 58m.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Algoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Algoma.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Loomis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on North 18th Street
2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street
1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street
58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Algoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Algoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Algoma?
The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 miles from Franklin and 67.9 miles from Algoma.
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 13.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Algoma.
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.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 122.65 mi (197.38 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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