Origin
Midway, WI
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, WI to West Salem, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
West Salem, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, WI to West Salem, WI covers 13.5 miles and takes about 18m 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 Road OT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 13.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 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 14 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 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 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 13.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.6 miles (CTH C / Neshonoc Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: West Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward CTH C: West Salem
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CTH C / Neshonoc Road
Turn left onto CTH C / Neshonoc Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
City Loop
Turn left onto City Loop
Navigation decision point
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CTH B / East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto CTH B / East Jefferson Street
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 West Salem, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth C: West Salem along the way.
Cth C: West Salem
12.4 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 7 mi | 7m |
| US 53 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Leonard Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| City Loop | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Neshonoc Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, WI and West Salem, 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
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 12
Toward CTH C: West Salem
9
Keep slight left at fork
163 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left onto CTH C
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Neshonoc Road
11
Turn left onto City Loop
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
City Loop
12
Turn left onto CTH B
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
13
Turn right onto South Leonard Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Leonard Street
14
Arrive at destination
CTH C
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
West Salem, WI
Afternoon in West Salem on Thursday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
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
18m 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 West Salem, WI covers 13.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 53, 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 6.7 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 $2.11 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 13.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.6 miles (CTH C / Neshonoc Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Midway, WI to West Salem, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth C: West Salem along the way.
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