How far is Hudson, WI from Sheboygan, WI?

The driving distance from Hudson, WI to Sheboygan, WI is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.72 mi
06h 02m
Flight
262.98 mi
423.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.98 mi
Kilometers
423.23 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.72 mi
Kilometers
508.1 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheboygan
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Fri, Oct 16, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Sheboygan
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Wausau
WI

City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin

From Hudson
157.6 mi
03h 01m
To Sheboygan
158.1 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Sheboygan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Sheboygan.

  1. 1

    Start on Second Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 29, WI 40: Chippewa Falls, Wausau

    1455 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    61 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1653 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East

    2513 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 42: Sheboygan, Howards Grove

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    62 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    583 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  22. 22

    Continue on Calumet Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North 14th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 14th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    129 m · 26 sec · North 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Sheboygan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
105 mi · 33%
WI 29 East
87.2 mi · 28%
I 43 South
52 mi · 16%
Eau Claire
51.9 mi · 16%
WI 172 East
6.52 mi · 2%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 12

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
263 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wausau
03h 01m from Hudson
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hudson and Rain Showers near Sheboygan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Sheboygan?

The road trip is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wausau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Hudson and 158.1 miles from Sheboygan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 263 miles (423.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.85 one way or $91.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hudson and Rain Showers near Sheboygan.

Stop Ideas Near Wausau

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wausau, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wausau.

BUS

Wausau, WI

555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

2 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

39 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

48 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Sheboygan. Straight-line distance: 262.98 mi (423.23 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in and county seat of St.

Population8,813
Coordinates44.9746900, -92.7568700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Sheboygan

#2 Sheboygan

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,755
Coordinates43.7508300, -87.7145300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-92.75687, 44.97469)
End: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.17 L · about $45.85
Round trip
$91.70
22.28 gal · 84.34 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $45.85 $91.70
Mid-grade $4.72 $52.53 $105.05
Premium $5.30 $59.00 $117.99
Diesel $6.19 $68.97 $137.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Sheboygan. The current time is 14:18:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.