Origin
Midway, WI
Night in Midway on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, WI to Rockland, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
Rockland, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, WI to Rockland, WI covers 21.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, US 53, County Highway U for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 53. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CTH B / 17th Avenue North
Turn right onto CTH B / 17th Avenue North
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 Rockland, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Coon Valley along the way.
Coon Valley
16.1 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| US 53 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Highway U | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Commercial Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Road OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 162 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 17th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, WI and Rockland, 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
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
7
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 15
Toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley
9
Keep slight left at fork
116 ft
·
2 sec
10
Turn left onto WI 162
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 162
11
Continue on WI 162; CTH B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
12
Turn right onto CTH B
326 ft
·
9 sec
·
17th Avenue North
13
Turn left onto CTH B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
14
Continue on CTH U
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway U
15
Arrive at destination
East Rock Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rockland, WI
Night in Rockland on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
32°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
21 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
31m 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 Rockland, WI covers 21.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 53, County Highway U. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Midway, WI to Rockland, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Coon Valley along the way.
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