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Scenic Drives in Wisconsin

Routes

60

Avg Distance

341 mi

Avg Drive

6h 33m

Destinations

28

Wisconsin's scenic drives offer a predominantly flat terrain, with max elevations generally staying below 1,300 ft. Across 60 routes, you'll find drive scores averaging 8, with some reaching that mark. These trips typically span around 341 miles and take about 6.5 hours to complete. Many routes include access to state parks, making them ideal for exploring natural beauty without significant climbs.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.75/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$46–$61

One-way, ~341 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~119 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

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 $3.75/gallon in Wisconsin (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $46 and $61. 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 ~$61 fuel

Through: Milwaukee → Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This extensive route scores an 8, showcasing Wisconsin's landscape with its mostly flat terrain and a max elevation of 1,216 ft. With 416 miles of driving and park access, it's a solid choice for a comprehensive exploration.

Editor's pick

Racine, WI → Cloverland, WI

413.7 mi 7h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$61 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Another strong contender with a drive score of 8, this 413-mile option also features mostly flat terrain and a maximum elevation of 1,182 ft. Its inclusion of parks makes it appealing for nature lovers.

Editor's pick

Lind, WI → Kenosha, WI

407.1 mi 8h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$60 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots

This drive earns a respectable 7 for its scenic quality, covering 407 miles with mostly flat terrain. It reaches a higher elevation of 1,309 ft and provides access to parks, offering a bit more variation.

Lind, WI → Racine, WI

398.4 mi 7h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$59 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Superior, WI

392.4 mi 7h 22m Score: 8/10 ~$58 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Superior, WI → New Berlin, WI

385.1 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$57 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Wauwatosa, WI → Parkland, WI

380.3 mi 7h 1m Score: 8/10 ~$56 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Superior

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Allis, WI → Lind, WI

367.3 mi 7h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lind, WI → New Berlin, WI

365.1 mi 7h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Grantsburg, WI

365 mi 6h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$54 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 ~$54 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 ~$53 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Osceola, WI → Racine, WI

358.3 mi 6h 52m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel

Through: River Falls → Eau Claire → Madison +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Randall, WI → Menomonee Falls, WI

357.6 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Randall, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

357.2 mi 7h 8m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Shell Lake, WI → Kenosha, WI

357.1 mi 6h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Berlin, WI → Randall, WI

353.9 mi 7h 2m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

353.1 mi 6h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Amery, WI → Kenosha, WI

352.1 mi 6h 46m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hayward, WI → Milwaukee, WI

349.7 mi 6h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hudson, WI → Kenosha, WI

346.1 mi 6h 26m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hurley, WI → Kenosha, WI

344.5 mi 7h 7m Score: 9/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Madison → Waupaca → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Amery, WI → Racine, WI

343.4 mi 6h 37m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Star Prairie, WI → Racine, WI

342.9 mi 6h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Somerset, WI

342.1 mi 6h 30m Score: 8/10 ~$51 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 ~$50 fuel

Through: Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Richmond, WI → Racine, WI

339.1 mi 6h 24m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Frederic, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

337.1 mi 6h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Rice Lake, WI → Kenosha, WI

335.6 mi 6h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Hurley, WI

333.4 mi 6h 57m Score: 9/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Saint Croix Falls, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

331.2 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

329.5 mi 6h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Franklin, WI → Prescott, WI

328.5 mi 6h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Cth F: Hudson

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Sanborn, WI → City of Janesville, WI

327 mi 6h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Madison

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Kenosha, WI → Park Falls, WI

326.8 mi 6h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac → Appleton → Rhinelander

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Rice Lake, WI → Racine, WI

326.8 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Glenwood City, WI → Kenosha, WI

326.7 mi 6h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Prescott, WI

325.7 mi 6h 1m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Cth F: Hudson

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Martell, WI → Racine, WI

325.6 mi 6h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Balsam Lake, WI → Menomonee Falls, WI

325.6 mi 6h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Wauwatosa, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

325 mi 6h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Spring Valley, WI → Kenosha, WI

324.8 mi 6h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Allis, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

324.4 mi 6h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Trenton, WI

323.2 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Trimbelle, WI → Racine, WI

322.6 mi 6h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Fond Du Lac

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Milwaukee, WI → Shell Lake, WI

322.4 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Superior

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Wauwatosa, WI → Prescott, WI

321.2 mi 5h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Cth F: Hudson

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Richmond, WI → Mequon, WI

318.2 mi 6h 2m Score: 8/10 ~$47 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 ~$47 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Amery, WI → Milwaukee, WI

317.7 mi 6h Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Franklin, WI → New Richmond, WI

316.1 mi 5h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Racine, WI → Ladysmith, WI

314.7 mi 6h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Somerset, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

314.2 mi 5h 51m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: River Falls → Eau Claire → Madison

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hayward, WI → City of Janesville, WI

314 mi 5h 54m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Amery, WI → Menomonee Falls, WI

313.6 mi 6h 1m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Wauwatosa, WI → Amery, WI

313 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Ellsworth

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Clayton, WI → Milwaukee, WI

313 mi 5h 57m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Wauwatosa, WI → Little Falls, WI

311.8 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Ellsworth

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Berlin, WI → Star Prairie, WI

309.6 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Eau Claire → Saint Paul → Cth T: Hammond +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Richmond, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

309 mi 5h 43m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

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