Rice Lake, WI Road Trips
Drivers starting from Rice Lake, WI have 3 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 320 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Rice Lake, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
335.6 mi
Kenosha, WI
Quickest Drive
5h 24m
West Allis, WI
Plan Around Rice Lake, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Rice Lake, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Rice Lake, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rice Lake, WI
Driving from Rice Lake, WI
The typical drive from Rice Lake, WI covers about 320 miles and takes around 6h. 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 336 miles (6h 18m), while the shortest is just 297 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Rice Lake, WI are Kenosha, WI (335.6 mi, 6h 18m), Racine, WI (326.8 mi, 6h 9m), and Menomonee Falls, WI (297.1 mi, 5h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 320-mile drive from Rice Lake, WI, expect to burn about 12.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Rice Lake, WI and 2 routes heading into Rice Lake, WI, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 297 to 336 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rice Lake, WI covers 336 miles and takes approximately 6h 18m. Shorter options start at just 297 miles.
The average route from Rice Lake, WI runs about 320 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rice Lake, WI include Kenosha, WI, Racine, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rice Lake, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,030
Median Income
$55,040
Median Home Value
$178,100
Median Age
36.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Rice Lake, WI
A sampling of people born in Rice Lake, WI.
Kenny Bednarek
1998
American sprinter
Dick Lane
1899–1982
American actor and television announcer (1899-1982)
Henry Ellenson
1997
American basketball player
John G. Blystone
1892–1938
1892–1938; American film director (1892–1938)
Harold Olsen
1895–1953
American basketball player and coach (1895–1953)
Foster Friess
1940–2021
American businessman (1940–2021)
Jason Rae
1986
Democratic National Committee member from the state of Wisconsin
William Henry Dietz
1884–1964
American football player and coach (1884-1964)
Josh Engel
1984
American ice hockey player
City data from Wikidata (Q1570007), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Rice Lake, WI
Rice Lake is a city in Northwest Wisconsin. It is situated on the western shore of its namesake lake.
1 Barron County Fair, Hammond Ave at Short St, ☏ +1 715 736-3247. Annual county fair takes place in July.
1 Casa Mexicana, 421 S Main St, ☏ +1 715 736-1184. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-10:30PM. Mexican restaurant with colorful atmosphere. 2 Drag's Restaurant and Roman Lounge, 511 S Main St, ☏ +1 715 234-4961. Su-Th 4:30PM-10PM, F-Sa 4:30PM-midnight. Pizzeria with a bar. 3 Norske Nook, 2900 Pioneer Ave, ☏ +1 715 234-1733. M-Sa 6AM-8PM, Su 8AM-8PM. Norwegian restaurant and bakery with a large pie selection.
1 Pullman Motel, 903 Hammond Ave, ☏ +1 715 234-7919. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 10:30AM. Rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, free wireless internet. Singles $40-50, doubles $50-62.
U.S Highway 53 links Rice Lake with Duluth to the north and Eau Claire to the south. The Wild Rivers State Trail starts just south of Superior and runs south to Rice Lake, roughly paralleling U.S. 53.
Travel tips adapted from Rice Lake 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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