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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.56 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.13 mi
80.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.13 mi
Kilometers
80.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheboygan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Sheboygan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Port Washington
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
27.8 mi
00h 34m
To Sheboygan
27.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue

    1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    1866 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 28

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Business Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    129 m · 26 sec · North 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
49.9 mi · 90%
South Business Drive
1.62 mi · 3%
Washington Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.76 mi · 1%
South 14th Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Washington
00h 34m from Milwaukee
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Washington, 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 Port Washington.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

42 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

50 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

62 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Straight-line distance: 50.13 mi (80.67 km).

Milwaukee

#1 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
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: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Sheboygan. The current time is 23:21:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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