How far is Ellison Bay, WI from Sister Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Ellison Bay, WI to Sister Bay, WI is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Door County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellison Bay and Sister Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellison Bay and Sister Bay.
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Start on Lakeview Road
47 m · 14 sec · Lakeview Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 42
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto Mill Road
78 m · 13 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right
108 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellison Bay and Sister Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 42
Turn left onto State Highway 42
5.39 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ellison Bay and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sister Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellison Bay to Sister Bay?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Ellison Bay and 2.8 miles from Sister Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ellison Bay and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sister Bay.
Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellison Bay and Sister Bay. Straight-line distance: 5.25 mi (8.45 km).
#1 Ellison Bay
Situated near the northern tip of the Door Peninsula in eastern Wisconsin, this unincorporated community lies along the western shores of Green Bay.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.2547100, -87.0715000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sister Bay
Village in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 934 |
| Coordinates | 45.1872100, -87.1209500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sister Bay (-87.12095, 45.18721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.10 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
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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