How far is Plymouth, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Plymouth, WI to Franklin, WI is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
65.77 mi
01h 31m
Flight
59.5 mi
95.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.77 mi
Kilometers
105.84 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T23:30
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
32.9 mi
00h 45m
To Franklin
32.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    62 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    131 m · 25 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Loomis Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    678 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
54.2 mi · 82%
West Loomis Road
6.14 mi · 9%
I 41
2.28 mi · 3%
Eastern Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
WI 36 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

49.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 45m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Mostly Clear near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 32.9 miles from Plymouth and 32.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Mostly Clear near Franklin.

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 Plymouth and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.75 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates43.7486100, -87.9770400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-87.97704, 43.74861)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Plymouth and Franklin. The current time is 23:30:29.

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.