How far is Sheboygan, WI from Hudson, WI?

The driving distance from Sheboygan, WI to Hudson, WI is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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
314.9 mi
06h 01m
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
314.9 mi
Kilometers
506.78 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Sheboygan
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheboygan
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan
157.1 mi
03h 00m
To Hudson
157.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    122 m · 20 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 14th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Calumet Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    105.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    2214 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.2 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Second Street South

    1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Second Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
248 mi · 79%
State Highway 42
52.4 mi · 17%
WI 172 West
6.44 mi · 2%
I 41 North
3.62 mi · 1%
Calumet Drive
2.01 mi · 1%
North 14th Street
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

106 mi · 02h 01m

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
263 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wausau
03h 00m from Sheboygan
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Sheboygan and Rain Showers Likely near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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 157.1 miles from Sheboygan and 157.8 miles from Hudson.

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 51.9 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 $45.73 one way or $91.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sheboygan and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 262.98 mi (423.23 km).

Sheboygan

#1 Sheboygan

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

Population7,755
Coordinates43.7508300, -87.7145300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

City in and county seat of St.

Population8,813
Coordinates44.9746900, -92.7568700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheboygan (-87.71453, 43.75083)
End: Hudson (-92.75687, 44.97469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.06 L · about $45.73
Round trip
$91.46
22.22 gal · 84.12 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $45.73 $91.46
Mid-grade $4.72 $52.38 $104.77
Premium $5.30 $58.84 $117.68
Diesel $6.19 $68.78 $137.56

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 Sheboygan and Hudson. The current time is 14:18:13.

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.