Road Trips from Wauwatosa, WI
Looking for a quick escape from Wauwatosa? You've got options for day trips under 2 hours, with a few longer drives if you're up for it. Most routes are pretty straightforward, mostly highway driving on flat terrain. All the destinations have parks nearby, and two even offer access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail for a bit more nature. It's mostly about getting out there for a few hours and back, but there's variety.
Total Routes
21
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
15
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
Conover, WI
5h 31m247 mi one way
Balsam Lake, WI
6h 13m325 mi one way
Blair, WI
4h 2m215.6 mi one way
Athens, WI
4h206.2 mi one way
Altoona, WI
4h 25m239.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Conover, WI
5h 31m247 mi one way
Balsam Lake, WI
6h 13m325 mi one way
Blair, WI
4h 2m215.6 mi one way
Athens, WI
4h206.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks available on all routes and mostly flat terrain, spring drives are feasible. The 'mostly highway' profile makes for consistent travel.
Summer
Summer trips are well-suited to these destinations, offering park access and straightforward 'mostly highway' routes across flat terrain.
Fall
Flat terrain and available parks make fall drives enjoyable. Consider routes with Ice Age National Scenic Trail access for autumn colors.
Winter
Mostly flat terrain and highway routes provide reliable winter driving conditions for these destinations.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Wauwatosa, WI city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.