How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Ellison Bay, WI?

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Ellison Bay, WI is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.14 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.13 mi
40.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.13 mi
Kilometers
40.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.14 mi
Kilometers
48.51 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellison Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Ellison Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
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
Baileys Harbor
WI

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

From Whitefish Bay
15 mi
00h 25m
To Ellison Bay
15.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph WSW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Ellison Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Ellison Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitefish Bay Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valmy Road

    675 ft · 20 sec · Valmy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 57

    22.1 mi · 35 min · State Highway 57

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 42

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lakeview Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay and Ellison Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
22.1 mi · 73%
State Highway 42
5.57 mi · 18%
Whitefish Bay Road
2.29 mi · 8%
Valmy Road
0.13 mi
Lakeview Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 57

22.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baileys Harbor
00h 25m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Whitefish Bay and Chance Rain Showers near Ellison Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Ellison Bay?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Baileys Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Whitefish Bay and 15.1 miles from Ellison Bay.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Whitefish Bay and Chance Rain Showers near Ellison Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Baileys Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baileys Harbor, 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 Baileys Harbor.

BUS

Marinette, Wisconsin

42 mi away
W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

63 mi away
517 Smith Avenue
BUS

Escanaba, Michigan

80 mi away
2901 27th Avenue North
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

93 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Ellison Bay. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.45 km).

Whitefish Bay

#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.2547100, -87.0715000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)
End: Ellison Bay (-87.0715, 45.25471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish Bay and Ellison Bay. The current time is 04:18:15.

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.