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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Madison (Dane County, WI)
Green Bay (Brown County, WI)  
Seattle (King County, WA)  
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Rochester (Olmsted County, MN)  
Minneapolis (Hennepin County, MN)  
Bessemer (Gogebic County, MI)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
Cresco (Howard County, IA)
Decorah (Winneshiek County, IA)
Waukon (Allamakee County, IA)
Bessemer (Gogebic County, MI)
Beulah (Benzie County, MI)

Charlevoix (Charlevoix County, MI)
Crystal Falls (Iron County, MI)
Eagle River (Keweenaw County, MI)
Escanaba (Delta County, MI)
Houghton (Houghton County, MI)

Iron Mountain (Dickinson County, MI)
L'Anse (Baraga County, MI)
Ludington (Mason County, MI)
Manistee (Manistee County, MI)
Manistique (Schoolcraft County, MI)

Marquette (Marquette County, MI)
Menominee (Menominee County, MI)
Munising (Alger County, MI)
Newberry (Luce County, MI)
Ontonagon (Ontonagon County, MI)

Suttons Bay (Leelanau County, MI)
Traverse City (Grand Traverse County, MI)
Aitkin (Aitkin County, MN)
Anoka (Anoka County, MN)
Austin (Mower County, MN)

Bemidji (Beltrami County, MN)
Brainerd (Crow Wing County, MN)
Buffalo (Wright County, MN)
Caledonia (Houston County, MN)
Cambridge (Isanti County, MN)

Carlton (Carlton County, MN)
Center City (Chisago County, MN)
Chaska (Carver County, MN)
Duluth (Saint Louis County, MN)
Elk River (Sherburne County, MN)

Faribault (Rice County, MN)
Foley (Benton County, MN)
Gaylord (Sibley County, MN)
Glencoe (McLeod County, MN)
Grand Marais (Cook County, MN)

Grand Rapids (Itasca County, MN)
Hastings (Dakota County, MN)
International Falls (Koochiching County, MN)
Le Center (Le Sueur County, MN)
Litchfield (Meeker County, MN)

Little Falls (Morrison County, MN)
Long Prairie (Todd County, MN)
Mankato (Blue Earth County, MN)
Mantorville (Dodge County, MN)
Milaca (Mille Lacs County, MN)

Minneapolis (Hennepin County, MN)
Mora (Kanabec County, MN)
Owatonna (Steele County, MN)
Park Rapids (Hubbard County, MN)
Pine City (Pine County, MN)

Preston (Fillmore County, MN)
Red Wing (Goodhue County, MN)
Rochester (Olmsted County, MN)
St. Cloud (Stearns County, MN)
St. Paul (Ramsey County, MN)

St. Peter (Nicollet County, MN)
Shakopee (Scott County, MN)
Stillwater (Washington County, MN)
Two Harbors (Lake County, MN)
Wabasha (Wabasha County, MN)

Wadena (Wadena County, MN)
Walker (Cass County, MN)
Waseca (Waseca County, MN)
Winona (Winona County, MN)
Alma (Buffalo County, WI)

Antigo (Langlade County, WI)
Appleton (Outagamie County, WI)
Ashland (Ashland County, WI)
Balsam Lake (Polk County, WI)
Baraboo (Sauk County, WI)

Barron (Barron County, WI)
Black River Falls (Jackson County, WI)
Chilton (Calumet County, WI)
Chippewa Falls (Chippewa County, WI)
Crandon (Forest County, WI)

Dodgeville (Iowa County, WI)
Durand (Pepin County, WI)
Eagle River (Vilas County, WI)
Eau Claire (Eau Claire County, WI)
Ellsworth (Pierce County, WI)

Florence (Florence County, WI)
Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac County, WI)
Friendship (Adams County, WI)
Green Bay (Brown County, WI)
Green Lake (Green Lake County, WI)

Hayward (Sawyer County, WI)
Hudson (St. Croix County, WI)
Hurley (Iron County, WI)
Jefferson (Jefferson County, WI)
Juneau (Dodge County, WI)

Keshena (Menominee County, WI)
Kewaunee (Kewaunee County, WI)
La Crosse (La Crosse County, WI)
Ladysmith (Rusk County, WI)
Madison (Dane County, WI)

Manitowoc (Manitowoc County, WI)
Marinette (Marinette County, WI)
Mauston (Juneau County, WI)
Medford (Taylor County, WI)
Menomonie (Dunn County, WI)

Merrill (Lincoln County, WI)
Montello (Marquette County, WI)
Neillsville (Clark County, WI)
Oconto (Oconto County, WI)
Oshkosh (Winnebago County, WI)

Phillips (Price County, WI)
Portage (Columbia County, WI)
Port Washington (Ozaukee County, WI)
Prairie du Chien (Crawford County, WI)
Rhinelander (Oneida County, WI)

Richland Center (Richland County, WI)
Shawano (Shawano County, WI)
Sheboygan (Sheboygan County, WI)
Shell Lake (Washburn County, WI)
Siren (Burnett County, WI)

Sparta (Monroe County, WI)
Stevens Point (Portage County, WI)
Sturgeon Bay (Door County, WI)
Superior (Douglas County, WI)
Viroqua (Vernon County, WI)

Washburn (Bayfield County, WI)
Waupaca (Waupaca County, WI)
Wausau (Marathon County, WI)
Wautoma (Waushara County, WI)
West Bend (Washington County, WI)

Whitehall (Trempealeau County, WI)
Wisconsin Rapids (Wood County, WI)
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287
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258
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Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus

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