Origin
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, WI to Sheboygan, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Sheboygan, WI
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Trip Overview
Franklin, WI to Sheboygan, WI is 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I 43, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Wisconsin for its entirety, making it a convenient Midwest excursion. The route is primarily highway, so expect a fairly direct journey with minimal detours. It’s a short enough trip that you won’t need an overnight stay, allowing for a relaxed pace. Consider this drive for a quick escape without straying far from home.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| North-South Freeway | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| South Business Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 30.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, WI and Sheboygan, WI.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
80 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto WI 36
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Loomis Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
27 mi
·
33 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 43; WI 57
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
10
Keep slight right at fork
136 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn right onto WI 28
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 28
12
Continue on WI 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
13
Turn left onto WI 28; CTH OK
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Business Drive
14
Continue on WI 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
15
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
16
Turn left onto North 9th Street
423 ft
·
25 sec
·
North 9th Street
17
Turn right onto Center Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Franklin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Turn right onto WI 36 / West Loomis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sheboygan, WI
Night in Sheboygan on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your journey on major roads like I 43 and the North-South Freeway. You'll experience a consistent pace for the most part, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 30.9 miles on I 43. While the majority is interstate, there are brief segments on local roads like West Loomis Road, offering a slight change of scenery before rejoining the freeway. Expect a functional, efficient drive designed for covering ground quickly.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 36 / West Loomis Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franklin, WI and Sheboygan, WI, road signs point toward Cth A: Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls.
Cth A: Sheboygan
64.7 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Sheboygan Falls
64.7 mi in
|
~1h 19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Sheboygan, WI
Full guide →Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sheboygan, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 36 / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheboygan, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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