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Trip from Jacksonport, WI to Sturgeon Bay, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

14.8 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jacksonport, WI, WI

Jacksonport, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonport, WI to Sturgeon Bay, WI covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 57, Egg Harbor Road, State Highway 42/57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on State Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 23m highway drive covering 14.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 57 and Egg Harbor Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on State Highway 57.

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 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and Egg Harbor Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Egg Harbor Road.

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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Egg Harbor Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Egg Harbor Road

Enter roundabout onto WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Egg Harbor Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
14.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B / North 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B / North 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
14.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street

Turn right onto WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 57 11.2 mi 16m
Egg Harbor Road 1.4 mi 2m
State Highway 42/57 1.4 mi 2m
Jefferson Street 0.4 mi <1m
North 3rd Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
North 8th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Michigan Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 57 — 11.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonport, WI and Sturgeon Bay, WI.

1

Start on WI 57

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 57
2

Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
3

Enter roundabout onto WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus

14 ft · 0 sec · Egg Harbor Road
4

Continue on WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus

1.4 mi · 2 min · Egg Harbor Road
5

Continue on WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North 8th Avenue
6

Continue on WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Jefferson Street
7

Turn left onto WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North 3rd Avenue
8

Turn right onto WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business

192 ft · 8 sec · Michigan Street
9

Turn right

74 ft · 5 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.4 mi from Jacksonport, WI · 11m into the drive

Downtown Bonduel, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonduel, WI

7 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonduel, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Jacksonport, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sturgeon Bay, WI

The final approach into Sturgeon Bay, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sturgeon Bay, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.31 one way

$4.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.54 $5.08
premium $4.89 $2.85 $5.70
diesel $5.61 $3.27 $6.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Jacksonport, WI

Afternoon in Jacksonport on Thursday

Local time

4:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 6 to 9 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 14 at 2:14AM CDT until April 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 2:14AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Afternoon in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday

Local time

4:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jacksonport, WI to Sturgeon Bay, WI covers 14.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, Egg Harbor Road, State Highway 42/57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Jacksonport, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Egg Harbor Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jacksonport, WI to Sturgeon Bay, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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