How far is Ellison Bay, WI from Forestville, WI?
The driving distance from Ellison Bay, WI to Forestville, WI is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellison Bay and Forestville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellison Bay and Forestville.
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Start on Lakeview Road
47 m · 14 sec · Lakeview Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 42
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
27.1 mi · 42 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
112 m · 8 sec · State Highway 57
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Turn left
20 m · 1 sec
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Continue on State Highway 42
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on North Forestville Avenue
1893 ft · 37 sec · North Forestville Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellison Bay and Forestville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 57
Turn left onto State Highway 57
27.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Ellison Bay and Rain near Forestville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellison Bay to Forestville?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Whitefish Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Ellison Bay and 25.2 miles from Forestville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Ellison Bay and Rain near Forestville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitefish Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitefish Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellison Bay and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 43.81 mi (70.51 km).
#1 Ellison Bay
Ellison Bay is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.2547100, -87.0715000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forestville
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 44.6900000, -87.4792600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-87.479259, 44.689974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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