Origin
Egg Harbor, WI
Afternoon in Egg Harbor on Thursday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egg Harbor, WI to Ellison Bay, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egg Harbor, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Egg Harbor, WI to Ellison Bay, WI covers 21.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 42, State Highway 57, Horseshoe Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on State Highway 42. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 21.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 42 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on State Highway 42.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 42 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 42 and State Highway 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near WI 42 / State Highway 42.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (WI 42 / State Highway 42): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (CTH Q / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 42 / State Highway 42
At end of road, turn left onto WI 42 / State Highway 42
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CTH Q / Church Street
Turn right onto CTH Q / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
WI 57 / State Highway 57
Turn left onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Navigation decision point
4
16 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WI 42 / State Highway 42
At end of road, turn right onto WI 42 / State Highway 42
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Lakeview Road
Turn right onto Lakeview Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 42 | 16.2 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 57 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Horseshoe Bay Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road Q | 1 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Moravia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 42
— 16.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egg Harbor, WI and Ellison Bay, WI.
1
Start on CTH G
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Horseshoe Bay Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto WI 42
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 42
3
Continue on WI 42
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
4
Turn right onto Moravia Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Moravia Street
5
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
6
Continue on CTH Q
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road Q
7
Turn left onto WI 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 57
8
At end of road, turn right onto WI 42
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 42
9
Turn right onto Lakeview Road
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lakeview Road
10
Arrive at destination
Lakeview Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ellison Bay, WI
Afternoon in Ellison Bay on Thursday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
12 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
42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Egg Harbor, WI to Ellison Bay, WI covers 21.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 42, State Highway 57, Horseshoe Bay Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Egg Harbor, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (WI 42 / State Highway 42): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (CTH Q / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point.
The route from Egg Harbor, WI to Ellison Bay, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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