Origin
Midway, WI
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, WI to Medary, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.6 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.
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
Medary, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, WI to Medary, WI covers 6.6 miles and takes about 10m 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, County Road OT 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 $1.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.6 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
This is a 10m highway drive covering 6.6 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 12 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 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: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.4 miles (Frontage Road): 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.
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
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Frontage Road
Turn left onto Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Sunset Lane
Turn left onto Sunset Lane
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| WI 16 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| WI 157 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunset Lane | <0.1 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 Medary, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 16
9
Turn left onto Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Frontage Road
10
Turn left onto Sunset Lane
91 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sunset Lane
11
Turn left
145 ft
·
10 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.3 mi from Midway, WI · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Midway, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Medary, WI
The final approach into Medary, 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 Medary, 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
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 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 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
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.
Destination
Medary, WI
Afternoon in Medary on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
7 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
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 Midway, WI to Medary, WI covers 6.6 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 53, WI 16, County Road OT. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 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 $1.03 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: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.4 miles (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Midway, WI to Medary, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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