How far is Franklin, WI from De Pere, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to De Pere, WI is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.59 mi
02h 04m
Flight
107.81 mi
173.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.59 mi
Kilometers
206.94 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Pere
Wed, Apr 29, 9:25 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-29T19:21
Arrive De Pere
Wed, Apr 29, 9:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sheboygan Falls
WI

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Franklin
64.2 mi
01h 02m
To De Pere
64.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and De Pere.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and De Pere.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · West Loomis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

    1557 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2247 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and De Pere.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
113 mi · 88%
West Loomis Road
6.25 mi · 5%
WI 172 West
3.86 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
I 43
1.1 mi · 1%
North Broadway
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheboygan Falls
01h 02m from Franklin
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near De Pere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to De Pere?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Franklin and 64.4 miles from De Pere.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near De Pere.

Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheboygan Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheboygan Falls.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

9 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

65 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and De Pere. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.5 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
De Pere

#2 De Pere

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population25,014
Coordinates44.4488800, -88.0603800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.03835, 42.888552)
End: South Broadway (-88.060484, 44.44888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and De Pere. The current time is 19:21:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.