Hurley, WI Road Trips
Hurley, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 312 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hurley, WI head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Franco Monsalvo
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
344.5 mi
Kenosha, WI
Quickest Drive
5h 49m
North La Crosse, WI
Plan Around Hurley, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hurley, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hurley, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hurley, WI
Driving from Hurley, WI
Expect an average of 312 miles and about 6h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Hurley, WI. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 345 miles (7h 7m), while the shortest is just 263 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hurley, WI most often head toward Kenosha, WI (344.5 mi, 7h 7m), Racine, WI (335.8 mi, 6h 57m), West Allis, WI (304.8 mi, 6h 15m), and North La Crosse, WI (263.2 mi, 5h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 312-mile drive from Hurley, WI, expect to burn about 12.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Hurley, WI and 1 routes heading into Hurley, WI, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 263 to 345 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hurley, WI covers 345 miles and takes approximately 7h 7m. Shorter options start at just 263 miles.
The average route from Hurley, WI runs about 312 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hurley, WI include Kenosha, WI, Racine, WI, West Allis, WI and North La Crosse, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hurley, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,438
Median Income
$42,188
Median Home Value
$75,800
Median Age
56.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Hurley, WI
A sampling of people born in Hurley, WI.
Frank Olson
1910–1953
American chemist (1910-1953)
City data from Wikidata (Q1013679), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hurley, WI
The Gogebic Range is a historical iron mining area that comprises parts of Gogebic County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Iron County, Wisconsin. The largest city in the area is Ironwood, Michigan, though there are several other smaller cities within the vicinity.
The cities of Ironwood, Bessemer, and Wakefield in the east, along with Hurley and Montreal to the west, share a history deeply rooted in iron mining and logging. In the late 19th century, the discovery of iron ore in the Gogebic Range led to a mining boom, attracting immigrants—especially from Italy, Finland, and Eastern Europe—who built the towns around the industry. Ironwood, the largest, became a regional hub with railroads and industry, while Bessemer, the county seat of Gogebic County, and Wakefield, near Sunday Lake, developed around major mines like the Colby and the Wakefield Mine. Across the border, Hurley gained a reputation for its bustling mining economy and lively nightlife, catering to workers from both states. Montreal, established as a company town by the Montreal Mining Company, became one of the best-preserved examples of planned mining communities. The mining industry thrived until the mid-20th century, when demand declined, leading to mine closures. Today, these towns embrace tourism, outdoor recreation, and historical preservation, with sites like the Ironwood Theatre and remnants of the mining era drawing visitors to the region.
1 Downtown Ironwood, 191 E Aurora St. Prime shopping center in the area. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Nee-Gaw-Nee-Gaw-Bow, 580 feet north of JCT US 2/M-28. Statue along M-28 and Sunday Lake. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Root Beer Falls (from M-28, turn at Wertanen Rd). Waterfall that resembles the look of Root Beer on the northeast side of Wakefield. (updated Feb 2025) 4 Bald Mountain Scenic Overlook (from Ironwood, go north on Lake Road; then turn off onto Powers Road (becomes a dirt road from this point)). Scenic vista of Bald Mountain. (updated Feb 2025) 5 Hiawatha. Large fiberglass statue of tribal leader Hiawatha. (updated Feb 2025)
1 Copper Peak, N13870 Copper Peak Rd, Ironwood, MI. Viewing platform at an elevation of 1500 feet on top of a chairlift. (updated Feb 2025)
1 Olde Suffolk Ale House, 125 S Suffolk St, Ironwood, MI, ☏ +1 906-932-3198. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Rigoni's Bakery, 110 S Suffolk St, Ironwood, MI, ☏ +1 906-932-3810. M-F 7AM-5PM, Sa 7AM-4PM, Su 7AM-2PM. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Iron Horse Inn, 322 Silver St, Hurley, WI, ☏ +1 715-561-3196. (updated Feb 2025) 4 Iron Nugget, 404 Silver St, Hurley, WI, ☏ +1 715-561-9800. M-Sa 4-10PM, Su 4-9PM. (updated Feb 2025) 5 Pit Stop Bar & Grill, 202 S Sophie St, Bessemer, MI, ☏ +1 906-663-4001. M-Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 11AM-2AM. (updated Feb 2025) 6 Club 28, 203 Sunday Lake St, Wakefield, MI, ☏ +1 906-224-8781. Tu-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su M 11AM-10PM. (updated Feb 2025) 7 Den-O's Sports Bar, 401 Sunday Lake St, Wakefield, MI, ☏ +1 906-229-5949. 11AM-midnight. (updated Feb 2025)
1 Cold Iron Brewing, 104 S Lowell St, Ironwood, MI 4, ☏ +1 906-285-7020. M-Th noon-9PM, F-Su noon-11PM. (updated Feb 2025)
1 AmericInn by Wyndham, 1117 E Cloverland Dr, Ironwood, MI, ☏ +1 906-932-7200. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Quality Inn, 210 E Cloverland Dr, Ironwood, MI, ☏ +1 906-767-0993. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Snow Chaser's Lodge, 1602 US-2, Wakefield, MI, ☏ +1 507-218-7669. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2025) 4 Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, 11375 Powderhorn Rd, Bessemer, MI (Main building), ☏ +1 906-932-4838. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. offers a variety of condos and rental homes nearby the main skiing attraction. (updated Feb 2025) 5 Whitecap Mountains Resort, 9106 W Co Rd E, Upson, WI, ☏ +1 715-561-2227. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2025)
The most realistic way would be to get in and around the area by car as the nearest commercial airport is in Duluth, almost exactly 100 miles away. US 2 comes in from the west towards Ashland and exits the area to the southeast toward Iron Mountain. US 51 ends at US 2 in Hurley. Southbound, US 51 heads towards Minocqua and Tomahawk. M-28 begins at US 2 Wakefield and heads east on a largely remote course towards Ishpeming, 120 miles to the east. M-64 begins at the Wisconsin state line at CTH-B. CTH B runs southeast towards Land O Lakes, while M-64 skirts across the western shores of Lake Gogebic, and ultimately toward the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. M-64 eventually ends in Ontonagon while the road continues northeast to Houghton. WIS 77 ends at the Michigan state line in Hurley. To the southwest, WIS 77 runs a largely remote course to Hayward. WIS 122 begins at WIS 77 in Upson, and runs along the west side of the area before ending near Saxon Harbor at the Montreal River. WIS 122 south of Saxon is in poor condition, though it is set to be resurfaced sometime in 2025. WIS 169 ends at US 2 in between Ashland and Hurley, while heading southwest towards Copper Falls State Park and Mellen. The section in neighboring Ashland County is also in poor condition, though it is also set to be improved in 2025.
As mentioned, the best way to get between towns will involve a car, though there is a trail that runs from Hurley to near Wakefield.
Several roads in the area are dirt roads, which might be flooded during rainfall, and may be unmarked on many state and county highways.
Travel tips adapted from Ironwood & Gogebic Range on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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