This year’s highway map is most precise one ever
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the WisDOT and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, have released the 2025-26 edition of the Wisconsin State Highway Map, which is now available in print and online, to help Wisconsinites and visitors plan their next trip across the state.
The announcement comes as Evers and his administration are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, which ran from May 4-10.
“The Wisconsin State Highway Map has been a cherished resource for more than a century, and folks continue to pick up this map to plan their trips and discover the many wonders our state has to offer,” said Evers. “Whether checking out a Rustic Road or visiting one of the state’s 12 historic sites, this map will help folks get from point A to point B safely and maybe find a new adventure along the way.”
For the newest edition of the Wisconsin State Highway Map, the WisDOT leveraged geographic information system (GIS) data and software, utilizing new technology to improve the traveler experience, using a paper map. Although electronic wayfinding services are more popular than ever, demand for the latest version of this paper map remains high. The WisDOT distributes nearly one million copies, per edition.
“Our team looked under the hood and we’re proud to deliver the first-ever Wisconsin State Highway Map, built using GIS technology,” said WisDOT secretary Kristina Boardman. “This new map is more geographically precise, and easier to maintain and update. Ahead of the summer travel season, drivers are encouraged to ‘know before you go’ with this map and 511wi.gov.”
The 2025-26 map features Wisconsin’s state parks, trails and recreation areas, national scenic trails, historic sites and veterans memorials, as well as Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads, Scenic Byways and the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail.
Printed copies of the map can be picked up, free of charge, at many locations, including Wisconsin rest areas, Welcome Centers and Travel Information Centers. Single copies of the map are available by calling Travel Wisconsin, at 800-432-8747 or ordering online, from TravelWisconsin. com. Information for ordering multiple copies or laminated copies of the highway map, is available at wisconsindot. gov. “The Wisconsin State Highway Map is more than a valuable tool for motorists – it’s a resource for discovery,” said Wisconsin Department of Tourism secretary Anne Sayers. “Whether you’re road tripping to the Wonders of Wisconsin or letting wanderlust lead the way, this map is a guide for your journey of exploration. Because here, in Wisconsin, each bend in the road and community on the route, is a destination ready to be discovered.”
