Balsam Lake, WI Road Trips
Balsam Lake, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 326 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Balsam Lake, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
363.9 mi
Kenosha, WI
Quickest Drive
6h 11m
West Allis, WI
Plan Around Balsam Lake, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Balsam Lake, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Balsam Lake, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Balsam Lake, WI
Driving from Balsam Lake, WI
The typical drive from Balsam Lake, WI covers about 326 miles and takes around 6h 19m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 326 miles (6h 19m), while the shortest is just 326 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Balsam Lake, WI include Menomonee Falls, WI (325.6 mi, 6h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 326-mile drive from Balsam Lake, WI, expect to burn about 12.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Balsam Lake, WI and 5 routes heading into Balsam Lake, WI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 326 to 326 miles.
The longest mapped route from Balsam Lake, WI covers 326 miles and takes approximately 6h 19m. Shorter options start at just 326 miles.
The average route from Balsam Lake, WI runs about 326 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Balsam Lake, WI include Menomonee Falls, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Balsam Lake, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
819
Median Income
$48,468
Median Home Value
$188,600
Median Age
50.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Balsam Lake, WI.
Polk County Courthouse
courthouse in Wisconsin, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q805531), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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