How far is Sister Bay, WI from Ellison Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Sister Bay, WI to Ellison Bay, WI is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Door County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sister Bay and Ellison Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sister Bay and Ellison Bay.
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Start on the route
90 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Road
91 m · 15 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Turn right onto Lakeview Road
47 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sister Bay and Ellison Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 42
Turn right onto State Highway 42
5.39 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sister Bay and Sunny near Ellison Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sister Bay to Ellison Bay?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
North Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Sister Bay and 2.7 miles from Ellison Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sister Bay and Sunny near Ellison Bay.
Stop Ideas Near North Bay
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 North Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sister Bay and Ellison Bay. Straight-line distance: 5.25 mi (8.45 km).
#1 Sister Bay
Village in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 934 |
| Coordinates | 45.1872100, -87.1209500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellison Bay
Ellison Bay is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.2547100, -87.0715000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellison Bay (-87.0715, 45.25471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
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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