How far is Franklin, WI from Sheboygan, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Sheboygan, WI is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
68.93 mi
01h 27m
Flight
61.76 mi
99.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.93 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheboygan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T13:24
Arrive Sheboygan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Grafton
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Franklin
34.5 mi
00h 43m
To Sheboygan
34.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Sheboygan.

  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

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    1866 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 28

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Business Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    129 m · 26 sec · North 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
56.3 mi · 82%
West Loomis Road
6.25 mi · 9%
South Business Drive
1.62 mi · 2%
I 43
1.1 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
0.78 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 43m from Franklin
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin and Areas Of Fog near Sheboygan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Sheboygan?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Franklin and 34.5 miles from Sheboygan.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin and Areas Of Fog near Sheboygan.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

32 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

42 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

52 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

63 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Sheboygan. Straight-line distance: 61.76 mi (99.39 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Sheboygan

#2 Sheboygan

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,755
Coordinates43.7508300, -87.7145300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Sheboygan. The current time is 13:24:03.

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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.