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

The driving distance from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Jacksonport, WI is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
14.84 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.69 mi
22.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.69 mi
Kilometers
22.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.88 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonport
Thu, Apr 16, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Sturgeon Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgeon Bay
2026-04-16T09:08
Arrive Jacksonport
Thu, Apr 16, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sturgeon 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
Whitefish Bay
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sturgeon Bay
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Jacksonport
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NNE
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 Sturgeon Bay and Jacksonport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Michigan Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2205 ft · 44 sec · Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 8th Avenue

    1069 ft · 22 sec · North 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Egg Harbor Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57

    75 m · 5 sec · State Highway 42/57

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  9. 9

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 57

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Egg Harbor Road
1.52 mi · 10%
State Highway 42/57
1.21 mi · 8%
Jefferson Street
0.42 mi · 3%
North 3rd Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
North 8th Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Michigan Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

11.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitefish Bay
00h 11m from Sturgeon Bay
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon Bay to Jacksonport?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Whitefish Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Sturgeon Bay and 7.5 miles from Jacksonport.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sturgeon Bay and Chance Light Rain near Jacksonport.

Stop Ideas Near Whitefish Bay

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay.

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Marinette, Wisconsin

40 mi away
W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

53 mi away
517 Smith Avenue
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

76 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Escanaba, Michigan

98 mi away
2901 27th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgeon Bay and Jacksonport. Straight-line distance: 13.69 mi (22.03 km).

Sturgeon Bay

#1 Sturgeon Bay

City in Door County, Wisconsin

Population837
Coordinates44.8341600, -87.3770400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Jacksonport

#2 Jacksonport

City in Door County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population720
Coordinates44.9786100, -87.1856600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgeon Bay (-87.37704, 44.83416)
End: Jacksonport (-87.18566, 44.97861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 Sturgeon Bay and Jacksonport. The current time is 09:08:35.

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.