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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.46 mi
01h 29m
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
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.78 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sheboygan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheboygan
2026-04-15T11:21
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan
34.7 mi
00h 44m
To Franklin
34.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    122 m · 20 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Business Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2353 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 28

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1599 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Loomis Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    678 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    75 m · 9 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheboygan 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 28
56.6 mi · 82%
West Loomis Road
6.14 mi · 9%
I 41
2.28 mi · 3%
South Business Drive
1.64 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
South 14th Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 44m from Sheboygan
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Sheboygan and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 61.76 mi (99.39 km).

Sheboygan

#1 Sheboygan

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

Population7,755
Coordinates43.7508300, -87.7145300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheboygan and Franklin. The current time is 11:21:54.

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.