Origin
West Salem, WI
Afternoon in West Salem on Thursday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Salem, WI to Midway, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Salem, WI
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Midway, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Salem, WI to Midway, WI covers 12.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Jefferson Street, City Loop, Neshonoc Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 12.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Salem, WI to Midway, WI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Salem, WI to Midway, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson Street | — | — |
| City Loop | — | — |
| Neshonoc Road | — | — |
| US 53 North | — | — |
| County Highway OT | — | — |
| County Road OT | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Salem, WI and Midway, WI.
1
Start on North Leonard Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Leonard Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
3
Turn right onto City Loop
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
City Loop
4
Turn right onto Neshonoc Road
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Neshonoc Road
5
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
8
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn left onto County Highway OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway OT
13
Continue on County Road OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road OT
14
Continue on County Road OT
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road OT
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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
Midway, WI
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 West Salem, WI to Midway, WI covers 12.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jefferson Street, City Loop, Neshonoc Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from West Salem, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 West Salem, WI to Midway, WI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Salem, WI to Midway, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Salem, WI to Midway, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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