Wisconsin road trips
Best Road Trips in Wisconsin
20 popular Wisconsin drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.05/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Wisconsin Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Wisconsin routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Milwaukee, WI → Chicago, IL
96 mi · 1.5 h · ~$10 gas
Madison, WI → Chicago, IL
144 mi · 2.3 h · ~$16 gas
Madison, WI → Milwaukee, WI
89 mi · 1.4 h · ~$10 gas
Indianapolis, IN → Milwaukee, WI
287 mi · 4.6 h · ~$31 gas
Madison, WI → Minneapolis, MN
275 mi · 4.4 h · ~$30 gas
Detroit, MI → Milwaukee, WI
297 mi · 4.8 h · ~$32 gas
Our Wisconsin road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Wisconsin metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.05/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.05/gal Wisconsin regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Wisconsin origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Miami → Milwaukee
The headline Wisconsin road trip — 1500 miles, about 24.2 hours of driving and roughly $163 in gas at $3.05/gal.
More top Wisconsin drives (19)
Orlando → Madison
1296 mi · ~20.9 h · ~$141 gas
Open tripOrlando → Milwaukee
1258 mi · ~20.3 h · ~$137 gas
Open tripNew York → Madison
952 mi · ~15.4 h · ~$104 gas
Open tripNew York → Milwaukee
864 mi · ~13.9 h · ~$94 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Madison
824 mi · ~13.3 h · ~$90 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Milwaukee
790 mi · ~12.7 h · ~$86 gas
Open tripWashington → Milwaukee
748 mi · ~12.1 h · ~$81 gas
Open tripAsheville → Madison
746 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$81 gas
Open tripHarrisburg → Milwaukee
708 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$77 gas
Open tripRochester → Madison
701 mi · ~11.3 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripSyracuse → Milwaukee
700 mi · ~11.3 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripAsheville → Milwaukee
694 mi · ~11.2 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Madison
627 mi · ~10.1 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripRochester → Milwaukee
613 mi · ~9.9 h · ~$67 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Madison
611 mi · ~9.9 h · ~$67 gas
Open tripNashville → Madison
586 mi · ~9.5 h · ~$64 gas
Open tripNashville → Milwaukee
565 mi · ~9.1 h · ~$62 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Milwaukee
539 mi · ~8.7 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Milwaukee
526 mi · ~8.5 h · ~$57 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Wisconsin
Top Wisconsin road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.05/gal.
Cheapest Wisconsin road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Wisconsin.
Long-distance road trips from Wisconsin
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Wisconsin — Illinois, Michigan, Indiana.
Gas prices in Wisconsin
Estimated regular at $3.05/gal · premium $3.70 · diesel $3.45.
Best vehicles for Wisconsin drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Wisconsin
Daily driving cost estimates for major Wisconsin-area cities.
EV vs gas in Wisconsin
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Wisconsin trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Wisconsin road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Wisconsin. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Wisconsin road trip cost in fuel?
At Wisconsin's estimated $3.05/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.89 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Wisconsin EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Wisconsin routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.