How far is Milwaukee, WI from Sheboygan, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Sheboygan, WI is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Sheboygan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Sheboygan.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
1866 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Business Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
129 m · 26 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Sheboygan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Sheboygan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Sheboygan?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Port Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Milwaukee and 27.8 miles from Sheboygan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Sheboygan.
Stop Ideas Near Port Washington
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 Port Washington.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Straight-line distance: 50.13 mi (80.67 km).
#1 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheboygan
City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.7508300, -87.7145300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
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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