Trip from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, WI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are WI 57, Egg Harbor Road, State Highway 42/57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Sturgeon Bay, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

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.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, WI?

The route from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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 23m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, 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 WI 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 WI 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 WI 57 and Egg Harbor Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on WI 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WI 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 WI 57 and Egg Harbor Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street.

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: near the start (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B / North 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Jefferson 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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street

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

Navigation decision point

7

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m 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

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Jefferson Street

Turn right onto WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

4

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WI 57	11.2 mi	17m
Egg Harbor Road	1.5 mi	2m
State Highway 42/57	1.2 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
State Highway 57	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: WI 57 — 11.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 10 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business

192 ft · 14 sec · Michigan Street

3

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Use the left lane.

4

Turn right onto WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

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

1.4 mi · 2 min · Egg Harbor Road

7

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

245 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 42/57

8

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 42/57

9

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

10

Turn slight right onto WI 57

11 mi · 17 min · WI 57

11

Arrive at destination

WI 57

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.4	$1.55	$0.71
Efficient EV	3.7	$1.30	$0.59
EV Truck/SUV	5.9	$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

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Afternoon in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday

Local time

4:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonport, WI

Afternoon in Jacksonport on Thursday

Local time

4:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°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

10 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

23m 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 Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, 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 WI 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 Sturgeon Bay, 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: near the start (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 42 Business; WI 57 Business; CTH B / North 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (WI 42 Bus; WI 57 Bus / Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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