How far is Franklin, WI from Marinette, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Marinette, WI is about 184 miles (296.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Marinette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Marinette.
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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
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on County Road T
2167 ft · 43 sec · County Road T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hall Avenue
7 m · 2 sec · Hall Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hall Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marinette Avenue
156 m · 24 sec · Marinette Avenue
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Continue on Hall Avenue
1731 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Marinette.
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
97.5 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Marinette?
The road trip is about 184 miles (296.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Franklin and 92 miles from Marinette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.
Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids
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 Manitowoc Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Marinette. Straight-line distance: 154.12 mi (248.04 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marinette
City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States
| Population | 10,466 |
| Coordinates | 45.0999800, -87.6306600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marinette (-87.63066, 45.09998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
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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