Trip from Midway, WI to French Island, WI

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

12m

Distance

8.1 mi

13 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 11m ★

6 AM

0h 13m

8 AM

0h 15m

10 AM

0h 13m

12 PM

0h 13m

3 PM

0h 13m

5 PM

0h 15m

8 PM

0h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midway, WI to French Island, WI covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 53, County Road OT, Dawson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 12m highway drive covering 8.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and County Road OT. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.8 miles on US 53.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and County Road OT. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

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 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5

7.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward CTH B: French Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 2 Toward CTH B: French Island

4

7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | Bainbridge Street

Turn right onto Bainbridge Street

Navigation decision point

5

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Midway, WI to French Island, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth B: French Island along the way.

Cth B: French Island

7.3 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 53	5.8 mi	7m
County Road OT	0.6 mi	1m
Dawson Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
County Highway OT	0.4 mi	<1m
Olivet Court	0.2 mi	<1m
Bainbridge Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 53 — 5.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH OT; CTH XX

428 ft · 13 sec · County Road OT

2

Continue on CTH OT

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Road OT

3

Continue on CTH OT

0.4 mi · 44 sec · County Highway OT

4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

5

Merge onto US 53

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 53

6

Take the exit onto US 53

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 53

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec

Exit 2 Toward CTH B: French Island

8

Turn right

136 ft · 3 sec

9

Turn straight onto CTH B

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Dawson Avenue

10

Turn right onto Olivet Court

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Olivet Court

11

Turn right onto Bainbridge Street

194 ft · 14 sec · Bainbridge Street

12

Turn left

135 ft · 9 sec

13

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.27 one way

$2.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.39	$2.78
premium	$4.89	$1.56	$3.12
diesel	$5.61	$1.79	$3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.4	$0.85	$0.39
Efficient EV	2	$0.71	$0.32
EV Truck/SUV	3.2	$1.13	$0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Midway, WI

Late night in Midway on Friday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

French Island, WI

Late night in French Island on Friday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

5 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

12m 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 Midway, WI to French Island, WI covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 53, County Road OT, Dawson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Midway, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.27 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 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Midway, WI to French Island, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth B: French Island along the way.

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