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Trip from Sheboygan, WI to Cedar Grove, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Sheboygan, WI

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village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Cedar Grove, WI

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Trip Overview

This quick 16-mile drive from Sheboygan, WI to Cedar Grove, WI takes about 22 minutes, making it a perfect, manageable day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes I 43, with some time on South Business Drive and East Union Avenue. Given its short distance and straightforward path through the Midwest region, an overnight stay isn't necessary. This drive is ideal for those looking for a brief, efficient transit between two Wisconsin points without significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 9.9 mi 10m
South Business Drive 1.6 mi 2m
East Union Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Washington Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
South 14th Street 0.7 mi 1m
State Highway 28 0.4 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 9.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan, WI and Cedar Grove, WI.

1

Start on Center Avenue

23 ft · 6 sec · Center Avenue
2

Turn left onto North 9th Street

400 ft · 19 sec · North 9th Street
3

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
4

Turn left onto WI 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on WI 28; CTH OK

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Business Drive
6

Turn right onto WI 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
7

Continue on WI 28

0.4 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 28
8

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge onto I 43

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 43
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward WI 32 North, CTH LL: Cedar Grove
11

Keep slight right at fork

138 ft · 3 sec
12

Turn right onto WI 32

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sauk Trail Road
13

Continue on WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Union Avenue
14

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
15

Turn right onto Center Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Center Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Center Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 9th Street

Turn left onto North 9th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | WI 28 / South 14th Street

Turn left onto WI 28 / South 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
14.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward WI 32 North, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WI 32 North, CTH LL: Cedar Grove
5
14.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.75 $5.49
premium $4.89 $3.08 $6.16
diesel $5.61 $3.53 $7.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sheboygan, WI

Night in Sheboygan on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Grove, WI

Night in Cedar Grove on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

22m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for about 65% of this 16-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles on I 43, offering a consistent pace. As you transition off the interstate, you'll navigate local roads like South Business Drive and East Union Avenue, introducing slight changes in speed and environment. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, with the majority of the journey on well-maintained highways designed for straightforward transit.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and South Business Drive. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 9th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Sheboygan, WI to Cedar Grove, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Ll: Cedar Grove along the way.

Cth Ll: Cedar Grove

14.2 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Sheboygan, WI

Full guide →

Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cedar Grove, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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