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Scenic Drives in Wisconsin

Routes

60

Avg Distance

295 mi

Avg Drive

5h 46m

Destinations

48

Wisconsin offers over 60 scenic drives, with an average length of 295 miles and a duration of nearly 6 hours. These routes showcase a range of terrain, from mostly flat to gently rolling landscapes, with maximum elevations reaching over 1,200 feet. The drives boast an average drive score of 8, indicating a high potential for enjoyable exploration across the state.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.22/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$40–$72

One-way, ~295 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~103 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: Wisconsin

Wisconsin peaks at around 82°F in Jul and cools to 31°F / 17°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jun at ~4.4 in of rain.

Month High °F Low °F Rain in Snow in
Jan 31 17 1.8 14.9
Feb 34 20 1.7 11.8
Mar 44 29 2.2 6.7
Apr 55 38 3.9 2.1
May 67 48 3.5 —
Jun 77 58 4.4 —
Jul 82 65 3.4 —
Aug 80 64 3.7 —
Sep 74 56 3.2 —
Oct 61 45 2.8 0.3
Nov 48 33 2.2 2.5
Dec 36 23 1.9 10.4

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for WI — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Current regular gas averages $4.22/gallon in Wisconsin (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $40 and $72. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Editor's pick

Racine, WI → Superior, WI

416.1 mi 7h 58m Score: 8/10 ~$69 fuel

Through: Milwaukee → Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This extensive 416-mile route scores an 8 for its scenic potential. With mostly flat terrain and access to parks, it offers a substantial drive through Wisconsin's varied landscapes.

Editor's pick

Racine, WI → Cloverland, WI

413.7 mi 7h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$72 fuel

Through: Milwaukee → Eau Claire → Saint Paul +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Another 8-score drive, this 413-mile option also features mostly flat terrain and park access, providing a lengthy, engaging journey across the state.

Editor's pick

Milwaukee, WI → Superior, WI

392.4 mi 7h 22m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Covering 392 miles, this drive earns an 8 drive score. It navigates gently rolling terrain and includes park access, making it a notable option for exploring Wisconsin's natural beauty.

Superior, WI → New Berlin, WI

385.1 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$64 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Grantsburg, WI

365 mi 6h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$61 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Superior +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

363.9 mi 7h 2m Score: 8/10 ~$64 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Prescott, WI

360.2 mi 6h 46m Score: 8/10 ~$60 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

353.1 mi 6h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$62 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Somerset, WI

342.1 mi 6h 30m Score: 8/10 ~$57 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Sanborn, WI

340.7 mi 7h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$57 fuel

Through: Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Hurley, WI

333.4 mi 6h 57m Score: 9/10 ~$58 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

329.5 mi 6h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$55 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Superior +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Park Falls, WI

326.8 mi 6h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Martell, WI

323.7 mi 6h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Trenton, WI

323.2 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Shell Lake, WI

322.4 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Superior

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Richmond, WI → Mequon, WI

318.2 mi 6h 2m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel

Through: Cth F: Waukesha → Sussex → Cth F North: Waukesha

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Chetek, WI

318.1 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$56 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Ladysmith, WI

314.7 mi 6h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Phillips, WI

308.8 mi 6h 14m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Saint Germain, WI

301.5 mi 6h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Phillips, WI

298.1 mi 6h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Tainter Lake, WI

297.8 mi 5h 40m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Menomonie, WI

292.7 mi 5h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Ellsworth, WI

292.1 mi 5h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Cth R: Osseo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Saint Germain, WI

290.7 mi 5h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Lake Tomahawk, WI

290.2 mi 5h 47m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Minocqua, WI

288.5 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Woodville, WI

288.4 mi 5h 16m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Conover, WI

288.4 mi 6h 25m Score: 9/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Cth M +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Worcester, WI

288 mi 5h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Chippewa Falls, WI → Pleasant Prairie, WI

287.7 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Crescent, WI

284.4 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Seymour, WI

282.3 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Boyceville, WI

282.1 mi 5h 16m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Conover, WI

277.6 mi 6h 16m Score: 9/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Cth M +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Phillips, WI

274.1 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Red Cedar, WI

269.6 mi 5h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Mondovi

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Rhinelander, WI

269.3 mi 5h 24m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Altoona, WI

268 mi 5h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Saint Germain, WI

266.7 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Oak Creek, WI → Minocqua, WI

265.3 mi 5h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Silver Lake, WI

264 mi 5h Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Fall Creek, WI

263.2 mi 5h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Crescent, WI

260.8 mi 5h 2m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Cth R: Osseo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Bradley, WI

258.5 mi 5h 8m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Oak Creek, WI → Rhinelander, WI

256.9 mi 5h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Bohners Lake, WI

256.6 mi 4h 54m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Burlington

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Pell Lake, WI

254.4 mi 4h 47m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Shorewood, WI

250.2 mi 4h 40m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Whitehall, WI

250 mi 4h 50m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Osseo, WI

248.2 mi 4h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North La Crosse, WI → Peshtigo, WI

246.8 mi 5h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Oxford → Appleton → Lmct: Oconto +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Germantown, WI

246 mi 4h 40m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Cth F: Waukesha → Sussex → Cth F North: Waukesha

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Rochester, WI

245.4 mi 4h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Cth C: Delafield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eau Claire, WI → Lake Geneva, WI

244.5 mi 4h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Holmen, WI → Pleasant Prairie, WI

244.4 mi 4h 33m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Blair, WI

243.8 mi 4h 43m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Saint Joseph, WI

241.9 mi 4h 39m Score: 8/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Milwaukee → Eau Claire +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North La Crosse, WI → Pound, WI

241.7 mi 5h 2m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Oxford → Appleton → Iron Mountain

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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