How far is Sheboygan, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Sheboygan, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
58.93 mi
00h 59m
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
58.93 mi
Kilometers
94.84 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Sheboygan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheboygan
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan
27.9 mi
00h 29m
To Milwaukee
31 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Business Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2353 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 28

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1599 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.6 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    1377 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Knapp Street

    148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Mason Street

    687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 28
50.1 mi · 85%
South Business Drive
1.64 mi · 3%
Washington Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
South 14th Street
0.65 mi · 1%
North Water Street
0.51 mi · 1%
West Fond du Lac Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 28

Merge slight right

49.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Washington
00h 29m from Sheboygan
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sheboygan and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 27.9 miles from Sheboygan and 31 miles from Milwaukee.

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 8.8 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheboygan and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

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 Sheboygan and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 50.13 mi (80.67 km).

Sheboygan

#1 Sheboygan

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

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

#2 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
Start: Center Avenue (-87.714529, 43.750884)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 Sheboygan and Milwaukee. The current time is 00:07:38.

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.