Origin
Midway, WI
Morning in Midway on Thursday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, WI to Onalaska, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.4 mi
6 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
★
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
Onalaska, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, WI to Onalaska, WI covers 3.4 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 35, 2nd Avenue North, County Road OT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on State Highway 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 3.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Midway, WI to Onalaska, WI covers 3.4 miles and takes about 7m, 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near WI 35 / State Highway 35.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Midway, WI to Onalaska, WI is easy. At 7m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 35 / State Highway 35
Turn right onto WI 35 / State Highway 35
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 35 / State Highway 35
Enter roundabout onto WI 35 / State Highway 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 35 / State Highway 35
Enter roundabout onto WI 35 / State Highway 35
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 35 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 35
— 1.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, WI and Onalaska, 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
Turn right onto WI 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 35
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 35
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 35
5
Continue on WI 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Highway 35
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 35
119 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 35
7
Continue on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 35
8
Continue on WI 35
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue North
9
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.53 one way
$1.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.36 | $0.16 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.30 | $0.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Onalaska, WI
Morning in Onalaska on Thursday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
16 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
7m 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 Onalaska, WI covers 3.4 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 35, 2nd Avenue North, County Road OT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.7 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 $0.53 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.
The drive from Midway, WI to Onalaska, WI is easy. At 7m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Midway, WI to Onalaska, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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