How far is Sheboygan, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from Sheboygan, WI to Franklin, WI is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheboygan and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan and Franklin.
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Start on Center Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
122 m · 20 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on South Business Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 28
2353 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 28
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Turn left
1599 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
56.2 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Sheboygan 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.
State Highway 28
Merge slight right
56.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Sheboygan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheboygan to Franklin?
The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 34.7 miles from Sheboygan and 34.7 miles from Franklin.
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 7.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Sheboygan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheboygan and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 61.76 mi (99.39 km).
#1 Sheboygan
City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.7508300, -87.7145300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
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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