Prescott, WI Road Trips
Drivers starting from Prescott, WI have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 336 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Prescott, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
360.2 mi
Kenosha, WI
Quickest Drive
5h 56m
Wauwatosa, WI
Plan Around Prescott, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Prescott, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Prescott, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Prescott, WI
Driving from Prescott, WI
The typical drive from Prescott, WI covers about 336 miles and takes around 6h 16m. 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 351 miles (6h 37m), while the shortest is just 321 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Prescott, WI most often head toward Racine, WI (351.3 mi, 6h 37m) and Wauwatosa, WI (321.2 mi, 5h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 336-mile drive from Prescott, WI, expect to burn about 13.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Prescott, WI and 4 routes heading into Prescott, WI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 321 to 351 miles.
The longest mapped route from Prescott, WI covers 351 miles and takes approximately 6h 37m. Shorter options start at just 321 miles.
The average route from Prescott, WI runs about 336 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Prescott, WI include Racine, WI and Wauwatosa, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Prescott, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,376
Median Income
$82,730
Median Home Value
$282,100
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Prescott, WI
Prescott is a city in Northwest Wisconsin.
Prescott is at the confluence of the St. Croix River and Mississippi River.
1 Muddy Waters Bar & Grill, 231 Broad St N, ☏ +1 715 262-5999. 2 Enrique's, 310 Lake St N, ☏ +1 715 262-5566. Tu-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su 11AM-4PM. Mexican.
1 No Name Saloon, 114 N Broad St, ☏ +1 715 262-9803. M-Th 7AM-2AM, F 7AM-2:30AM, Sa 9AM-2:30AM, Su 9AM-2AM.
1 The Harbor Hotel, 1020 US Hwy 10, ☏ +1 715-600-6406. Tastefully-themed rooms. Restaurant next door.
Prescott is located along US Highway 10, and Wisconsin Highways 29 and 35. There is no form of public transportation serving Prescott.
Travel tips adapted from Prescott (Wisconsin) 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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