How far is Marinette, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Marinette, WI to Franklin, WI is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
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.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marinette and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marinette and Franklin.
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Start on Riverside Avenue
8 m · 9 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Hall Avenue
1302 ft · 48 sec · Hall Avenue
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Continue on Marinette Avenue
576 ft · 22 sec · Marinette Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Hall Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road T
60 m · 17 sec · County Road T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road T
2172 ft · 43 sec · County Road T
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right
47.9 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
124 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
1588 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loomis Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on West Loomis Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn slight left
678 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marinette and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Continue straight
124 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marinette and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marinette to Franklin?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Marinette and 91.8 miles from Franklin.
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 30 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marinette and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
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 Marinette and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 154.12 mi (248.04 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.03835, 42.888552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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