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Trip from Medary, WI to Midway, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

10m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Medary, WI, WI

Medary, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Midway, WI, WI

Midway, WI

Ali Soheil

Trip Overview

This short 6.8-mile drive from Medary to Midway, Wisconsin, is a quick 10-minute trip. It’s a straightforward journey, making it perfect for a day trip or even just a quick hop between destinations within the Midwest. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route won't break the bank. The drive is primarily on main highways, offering a smooth and efficient experience. You'll find this route works best as a single-day excursion due to its brevity.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 73% of the route being on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on WI 157. You'll navigate using a combination of WI 157, County Road OT, and WI 16. This route offers a consistent driving experience, largely on well-maintained highways, minimizing the need for complex navigation or slow-downs.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 157 and County Road OT. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sunset Lane.

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 10m 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: near the start (Sunset Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 16; CTH B): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sunset Lane

Turn right onto Sunset Lane

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Frontage Road

Turn right onto Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 16; CTH B

Turn right onto WI 16; CTH B

Navigation decision point

3
5.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 157 4.3 mi 5m
County Road OT 0.7 mi 1m
WI 16 0.6 mi 1m
County Highway OT 0.6 mi 1m
Frontage Road 0.1 mi <1m
Sunset Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 157 — 4.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medary, WI and Midway, WI.

1

Start on this road

145 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Sunset Lane

91 ft · 5 sec · Sunset Lane
3

Turn right onto Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Frontage Road
4

Turn right onto WI 16; CTH B

0.6 mi · 1 min · WI 16; CTH B
5

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 15 sec
6

Turn left onto WI 157

4.3 mi · 5 min · WI 157
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
8

Keep slight left at fork

121 ft · 3 sec
9

Turn left onto CTH OT

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Highway OT
10

Continue on CTH OT

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Road OT
11

Continue on CTH OT; CTH XX

428 ft · 8 sec · County Road OT
12

Arrive at destination

CTH OT; CTH XX

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.06 one way

$2.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.17 $2.33
premium $4.89 $1.31 $2.62
diesel $5.61 $1.50 $3.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Medary, WI

Morning in Medary on Thursday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midway, WI

Morning in Midway on Thursday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

10m 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 Medary, WI to Midway, WI covers 6.8 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 157, County Road OT, WI 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Medary, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 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 10m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sunset Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 16; CTH B): Navigation decision point.
The route from Medary, WI to Midway, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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