Origin
Maple Grove, WI
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Thursday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, WI to Midway, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
The drive from Maple Grove, WI to Midway, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 157, WI 16, Losey Boulevard South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on WI 157. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Maple Grove, WI to Midway, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 157 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 35 / Great River Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 35 / Great River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Losey Boulevard South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 35 / Great River Road
Turn right onto WI 35 / Great River Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Losey Boulevard South
Turn right onto Losey Boulevard South
Navigation decision point
3
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 157 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| WI 16 | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Losey Boulevard South | 3 mi | 9m |
| Mormon Coulee Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road OT | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Great River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Riverview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 157
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, WI and Midway, WI.
1
Start on Riverview Drive
386 ft
·
19 sec
·
Riverview Drive
2
Turn right onto WI 35
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Great River Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
149 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mormon Coulee Road
4
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mormon Coulee Road
5
Turn right onto Losey Boulevard South
3.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Losey Boulevard South
6
Continue on WI 16
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 16
7
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Turn left onto WI 157
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 157
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn left onto CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway OT
12
Continue on CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road OT
13
Continue on CTH OT; CTH XX
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road OT
14
Arrive at destination
CTH OT; CTH XX
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Maple Grove, WI · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Maple Grove, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midway, WI
The final approach into Midway, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Midway, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midway, WI
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Maple Grove, WI to Midway, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 157, WI 16, Losey Boulevard South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Maple Grove, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 35 / Great River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Losey Boulevard South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Maple Grove, WI to Midway, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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