Origin
French Island, WI
Afternoon in French Island on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from French Island, WI to Midway, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
French Island, WI
Jan van der Wolf
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
This quick 8.3-mile drive from French Island, WI to Midway, WI takes just about 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily on US 53 and I-90, with a short section on County Road OT, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an economical way to travel between these two Midwest locations. You won't need an overnight stay, and with no planned stops, you can easily fit this into any schedule. Consider this a straightforward and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 90 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road OT | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dawson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olivet Court | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bainbridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Island, WI and Midway, WI.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bainbridge Street
194 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bainbridge Street
3
Turn left onto Olivet Court
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Olivet Court
4
Turn left onto CTH B
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Dawson Avenue
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90
7
Take the exit onto US 53
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 53
Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 53
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 53
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn left onto CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway OT
12
Continue on CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road OT
13
Continue on CTH OT; CTH XX
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road OT
14
Arrive at destination
CTH OT; CTH XX
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bainbridge Street
Turn right onto Bainbridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Olivet Court
Turn left onto Olivet Court
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CTH B / Dawson Avenue
Turn left onto CTH B / Dawson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 53
Take the exit onto US 53 toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
11 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
12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 53 and I-90. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4 miles on US 53, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the inclusion of County Road OT introduces a slight variation. Expect a driving experience that leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and I 90. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bainbridge Street.
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 8.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Bainbridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Olivet Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH B / Dawson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 French Island, WI to Midway, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Onalaska along the way.
Onalaska
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 53
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on US 53. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Midway, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bainbridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Olivet Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH B / Dawson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midway, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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