How far is Franklin, WI from Little Suamico, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Little Suamico, WI is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
146.46 mi
02h 50m
Flight
126.37 mi
203.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.37 mi
Kilometers
203.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.46 mi
Kilometers
235.7 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Suamico
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Little Suamico
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Howards Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Franklin
73.3 mi
01h 25m
To Little Suamico
73.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Little Suamico.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Little Suamico.

  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

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH S

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Highway S

    2 mi · 4 min · County Highway S

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road J

    1353 ft · 37 sec · County Road J

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road J

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Little Suamico.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
124 mi · 85%
US 41 North
11.4 mi · 8%
West Loomis Road
6.25 mi · 4%
County Highway S
1.98 mi · 1%
I 43
1.1 mi · 1%
Airport Freeway
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

97.5 mi · 01h 44m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howards Grove
01h 25m from Franklin
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Light Snow near Little Suamico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Little Suamico?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Franklin and 73.2 miles from Little Suamico.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Slight Chance Light Snow near Little Suamico.

Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howards Grove, 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 Howards Grove.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

13 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

29 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

61 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Little Suamico. Straight-line distance: 126.37 mi (203.37 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Little Suamico

#2 Little Suamico

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population4,963
Coordinates44.7174900, -88.0092700
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Little Suamico (-88.00927, 44.71749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.50 $38.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $4.65 $24.06 $48.12
Diesel $5.30 $27.42 $54.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Little Suamico. The current time is 04:02:04.

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.