How far is Seymour, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Seymour, WI to Franklin, WI is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.52 mi
02h 42m
Flight
113.31 mi
182.36 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Seymour.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.31 mi
Kilometers
182.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.52 mi
Kilometers
211.66 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Thu, Apr 16, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-04-16T02:19
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Hamilton
WI

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Seymour
65.7 mi
01h 21m
To Franklin
65.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 54

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  4. 4

    Continue on East State Street

    3134 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    103.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seymour 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
104 mi · 79%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 5%
State Highway 54
5.85 mi · 4%
WI 100 South
4.82 mi · 4%
State Highway 47
3.47 mi · 3%
North Lynndale Drive
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 55m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 21m from Seymour
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Seymour and Patchy Fog near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Seymour and 65.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Seymour and Patchy Fog near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

6 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

36 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

37 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 113.31 mi (182.36 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Wisconsin, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates44.5149900, -88.3303800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Seymour (-88.33038, 44.51499)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and Franklin. The current time is 02:19:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.