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Summer Road Trips in Wisconsin

Routes

30

Avg Distance

334 mi

Avg Drive

6h 23m

Destinations

13

Wisconsin in the summer offers a diverse range of driving experiences, with 30 routes averaging 332 miles and over 6 hours. While elevations aren't a primary focus across these drives, you'll find ample opportunities for outdoor exploration with many routes featuring park access. For EV drivers, coverage is generally excellent, with some routes boasting over 30 DC fast chargers. This collection highlights routes with high drive scores, perfect for soaking in the summer scenery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Wisconsin that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 334 miles).
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Racine, WI → Cloverland, WI

413.7 mi 7h 57m Score: 8/10

This highway-focused drive scores an 8 out of 10 and covers 413 miles, making it one of the longer options. Its inclusion of park access means you can easily break up the journey with some nature stops.

Editor's pick

Lind, WI → New Berlin, WI

365.1 mi 7h 7m Score: 8/10

Boasting excellent EV coverage with 33 DC fast chargers, this 365-mile route is ideal for electric vehicle road-trippers. It's primarily a highway drive with good park access for spontaneous stops.

Editor's pick

Kenosha, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

363.9 mi 7h 2m Score: 8/10

Another highway-focused drive that earned a strong 8 for its route score, this option is 363 miles long. You'll also find park access along the way, providing opportunities to stretch your legs.

Osceola, WI → Racine, WI

358.3 mi 6h 52m Score: 8/10

Randall, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

357.2 mi 7h 8m Score: 8/10

Racine, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

353.1 mi 6h 53m Score: 8/10

Amery, WI → Kenosha, WI

352.1 mi 6h 46m Score: 8/10

Hayward, WI → Milwaukee, WI

349.7 mi 6h 32m Score: 8/10

Star Prairie, WI → Racine, WI

342.9 mi 6h 31m Score: 8/10

New Richmond, WI → Racine, WI

339.1 mi 6h 24m Score: 8/10

Racine, WI → New Richmond, WI

337 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10

Rice Lake, WI → Kenosha, WI

335.6 mi 6h 18m Score: 8/10

Saint Croix Falls, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

331.2 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10

Milwaukee, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

329.5 mi 6h 17m Score: 8/10

Franklin, WI → Prescott, WI

328.5 mi 6h 7m Score: 8/10

Sanborn, WI → City of Janesville, WI

327 mi 6h 42m Score: 8/10

Balsam Lake, WI → Menomonee Falls, WI

325.6 mi 6h 19m Score: 8/10

Trenton, WI → Racine, WI

325.1 mi 6h 24m Score: 8/10

Wauwatosa, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

325 mi 6h 13m Score: 8/10

West Allis, WI → Balsam Lake, WI

324.4 mi 6h 11m Score: 8/10

Kenosha, WI → Chetek, WI

318.1 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10

Amery, WI → Milwaukee, WI

317.7 mi 6h Score: 8/10

Franklin, WI → New Richmond, WI

316.1 mi 5h 53m Score: 8/10

Somerset, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

314.2 mi 5h 51m Score: 8/10

Hayward, WI → City of Janesville, WI

314 mi 5h 54m Score: 8/10

Amery, WI → Menomonee Falls, WI

313.6 mi 6h 1m Score: 8/10

Clayton, WI → Milwaukee, WI

313 mi 5h 57m Score: 8/10

New Berlin, WI → Star Prairie, WI

309.6 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10

Clayton, WI → Menomonee Falls, WI

308.8 mi 5h 58m Score: 8/10

North Hudson, WI → Wauwatosa, WI

308.5 mi 5h 39m Score: 8/10

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