How far is Sturgeon Bay, WI from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Elgin, IL is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgeon Bay and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgeon Bay and Elgin.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
2038 ft · 1 min · Michigan Street
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Continue on North Madison Avenue
2218 ft · 1 min · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on Green Bay Road
3279 ft · 2 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 42/57
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
33.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
118.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
33.8 mi · 38 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Casey Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Casey Road
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Continue on North Midlothian Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midlothian Road
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Turn right onto Peterson Road
2667 ft · 53 sec · Peterson Road
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Turn left onto Ivanhoe Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Barrington Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight right
87 m · 5 sec
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgeon Bay and Elgin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sturgeon Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgeon Bay to Elgin?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Sturgeon Bay and 119.1 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sturgeon Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Belgium
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 Belgium.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgeon Bay and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 198.5 mi (319.45 km).
#1 Sturgeon Bay
City in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 837 |
| Coordinates | 44.8341600, -87.3770400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $34.46 | $68.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $39.88 | $79.77 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
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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