How far is Jacksonport, WI from Sister Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Jacksonport, WI to Sister Bay, WI is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonport and Sister Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonport and Sister Bay.
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Start on State Highway 57
15.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 42
984 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn right 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 Jacksonport 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 57
Start on State Highway 57
15.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Jacksonport and Light Rain Likely near Sister Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonport to Sister Bay?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Baileys Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Jacksonport and 8.1 miles from Sister Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Jacksonport and Light Rain Likely near Sister Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Baileys Harbor
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 Baileys Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonport and Sister Bay. Straight-line distance: 14.76 mi (23.75 km).
#1 Jacksonport
City in Door County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 720 |
| Coordinates | 44.9786100, -87.1856600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sister Bay
Village in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 934 |
| Coordinates | 45.1872100, -87.1209500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.120515, 45.187246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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