Wisconsin has 6 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 449 miles of road. The longest is the Great River Road, running roughly 246 mapped miles. This interactive map plots every Wisconsin scenic byway — filter by designation, search any town or address, and click a route for its details.

How to use the Wisconsin scenic byways map

The map opens framed on Wisconsin. Each line is one scenic byway, coloured by designation. Zoom with the scroll wheel, click any route to see its name, designation, administering agency and mapped length, and use the designation checkboxes or the name filter to focus on the routes you want. Some byways continue across the state line — their full mapped length is shown.

Scenic byways in Wisconsin

Every scenic byway recorded in Wisconsin, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.

Byway designations in Wisconsin

• National Scenic Byway × 1 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
• State Scenic Byway × 3 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
• Local / Other × 2 — a locally designated or back-country route

Planning a scenic drive in Wisconsin

Start with the headline routes. The state’s National Scenic Byway — Great River Road — is a strong starting point. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our Wisconsin campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the Wisconsin cycling map.

Scenic byways in neighbouring states

Crossing a state line? Continue the trip with Michigan scenic byways, Minnesota scenic byways, Iowa scenic byways, Illinois scenic byways, or return to the national US scenic byways map.

About this data

Route data comes from the US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers at geo.dot.gov, harmonised into a single dataset. It reflects what the transportation agencies publish and may lag local designations. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for planning only — check current road conditions before you travel.

Wisconsin scenic byways: frequently asked questions

How many scenic byways does Wisconsin have?

This map shows 6 scenic byways in Wisconsin, covering about 449 mapped miles.

What is the longest scenic byway in Wisconsin?

The Great River Road is the longest, at roughly 246 mapped miles.

Does Wisconsin have any All-American Roads?

Wisconsin has no All-American Roads in this dataset, but it does have 1 National Scenic Byway and a wider set of state-designated routes.