Cross Plains, WI Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Cross Plains, WI works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 93 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Cross Plains, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
167.6 mi
Eau Claire, WI
Quickest Drive
1h 14m
City of Janesville, WI
Plan Around Cross Plains, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cross Plains, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cross Plains, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cross Plains, WI
Driving from Cross Plains, WI
The typical drive from Cross Plains, WI covers about 93 miles and takes around 1h 59m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 125 miles (2h 46m), while the shortest is just 56 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Cross Plains, WI most often head toward Kenosha, WI (125.3 mi, 2h 46m), Menomonee Falls, WI (95.5 mi, 2h 1m), Wauwatosa, WI (95.1 mi, 1h 56m), and City of Janesville, WI (55.6 mi, 1h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 93-mile drive from Cross Plains, WI, expect to burn about 3.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Cross Plains, WI and 4 routes heading into Cross Plains, WI, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 56 to 125 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cross Plains, WI covers 125 miles and takes approximately 2h 46m. Shorter options start at just 56 miles.
The average route from Cross Plains, WI runs about 93 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cross Plains, WI include Kenosha, WI, Menomonee Falls, WI, Wauwatosa, WI and City of Janesville, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cross Plains, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,059
Median Income
$103,389
Median Home Value
$347,400
Median Age
37.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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