How far is North Bay, WI from Jacksonport, WI?

The driving distance from North Bay, WI to Jacksonport, WI is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.22 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.61 mi
20.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.11 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonport
Thu, Apr 16, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in North Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bay
2026-04-16T09:08
Arrive Jacksonport
Thu, Apr 16, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bay
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baileys Harbor
WI

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

From North Bay
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To Jacksonport
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bay and Jacksonport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bay and Jacksonport.

  1. 1

    Start on Winding Lane

    762 ft · 34 sec · Winding Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road Q

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 57

    13.6 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 57

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bay and Jacksonport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
13.6 mi · 84%
County Road Q
2.47 mi · 15%
Winding Lane
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Turn left onto State Highway 57

13.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baileys Harbor
00h 14m from North Bay
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving North Bay and Chance Light Rain near Jacksonport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bay to Jacksonport?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 North Bay and 8.1 miles from Jacksonport.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:34 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 North Bay and Chance Light Rain near Jacksonport.

Stop Ideas Near Baileys Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baileys Harbor, 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 Baileys Harbor.

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Marinette, Wisconsin

42 mi away
W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road
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Oconto, Wisconsin

63 mi away
517 Smith Avenue
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Escanaba, Michigan

80 mi away
2901 27th Avenue North
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

93 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bay and Jacksonport. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.3 km).

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#1 North Bay

Unincorporated community in Door County, Wisconsin

Population233
Coordinates45.1461000, -87.0828900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Jacksonport

#2 Jacksonport

City in Door County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population720
Coordinates44.9786100, -87.1856600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bay (-87.08289, 45.1461)
End: Jacksonport (-87.18566, 44.97861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bay and Jacksonport. The current time is 09:08:34.

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.