Road Trips from Mequon, WI
If you're looking for a weekend escape from Mequon, you've got options that range from quick half-day trips to longer drives. Most routes feature flat terrain, and several offer access to parks, including the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. You can easily get to a nearby city for a short outing or head further west for a more substantial drive. Consider these if you want a straightforward drive with a good score, usually on highways.
Total Routes
4
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
West Allis, WI
31m18 mi one way
This is the shortest drive on the list, only 18 miles and about 30 minutes. The profile is mixed highway and surface, with flat terrain. It's a quick hop if you need to be somewhere very close by, without the park access found on some other, longer routes.
Merton, WI
35m19.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
New Richmond, WI
6h 1m318.2 mi one way
At 318.2 miles and 6 hours, this is the longest drive available. It offers access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and features mostly highway driving over flat terrain. This is your go-to for the most extended road trip experience from Mequon.
Holmen, WI
4h 8m216.7 mi one way
This 216.7-mile trip to Holmen takes about 4.1 hours, predominantly on highways with flat terrain. Like West Salem and New Richmond, it provides access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, making it a good option for a longer drive with outdoor opportunities.
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When to Go
Spring
Flat terrain and park access on many routes make spring drives pleasant. Consider destinations like West Salem or Holmen for early trail exploration.
Summer
The mostly highway routes are efficient for reaching destinations like Madison or Portage. Park access on longer drives to Holmen or West Salem is ideal for summer activities.
Fall
The straightforward, mostly flat drives are perfect for experiencing autumn colors. Routes with park access, such as those near the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, offer beautiful fall scenery.
Winter
With consistently flat terrain and straightforward highway profiles, winter drives to nearby cities like West Allis or Shorewood are practical and quick.
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