Origin
Midway, WI
Morning in Midway on Thursday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, WI to La Crosse, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 53, WI 16, 16th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 11.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and WI 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 3.5 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 14 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 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and WI 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.5 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.6 miles (CTH F / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese 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
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 53
Merge onto US 53
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CTH F / Main Street
Turn right onto CTH F / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Johnson Street
Turn right onto Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WI 35 / West Avenue South
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| WI 16 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 16th Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| WI 157 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, WI and La Crosse, 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
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 53
6
Turn straight onto WI 157
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 157
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Turn straight onto WI 16
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 16
9
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
10
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
12
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35
326 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
14
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
La Crosse, WI
Morning in La Crosse on Thursday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
13 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
21m 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 La Crosse, WI covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 53, WI 16, 16th Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.80 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 21m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.5 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.6 miles (CTH F / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Midway, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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