Origin
Rockland, WI
Late night in Rockland on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockland, 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
30m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockland, WI
Tom Fisk
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
This 20.7-mile drive from Rockland to Midway, Wisconsin, is a quick 30-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate interstates and highways, with about 67% of your journey on these main arteries. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, making it an economical option. Given its short length and straightforward nature, this route is best treated as a simple transit rather than an overnight destination. It's a convenient way to connect two points within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| US 53 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| County Highway U | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Commercial Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Road OT | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Highway OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 162 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 17th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, WI and Midway, WI.
1
Start on East Rock Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Rock Street
2
Continue on CTH U
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway U
3
Continue on CTH B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
4
Turn right onto CTH B
326 ft
·
14 sec
·
17th Avenue North
5
Turn left onto WI 162; CTH B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
6
Continue on WI 162; CTH B
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Highway 162
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge onto I 90
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 90
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Merge onto US 53; WI 157
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 53; WI 157
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
14
Turn left onto CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway OT
15
Continue on CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road OT
16
Continue on CTH OT; CTH XX
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road OT
17
Arrive at destination
CTH OT; CTH XX
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WI 162; CTH B / Commercial Street
Turn left onto WI 162; CTH B / Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit 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
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Midway, WI
Late night in Midway on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
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
30 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
30m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive on this route, with 67% of your travel occurring on major roads like I-90 and US-53. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on I-90, offering a period of consistent speed and minimal interruption. While the profile is largely highway, you'll also experience segments on County Highway U, likely offering a different driving feel. This mix means you'll transition between faster, more open highway driving and potentially more local road conditions.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near WI 162; CTH B / Commercial Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (WI 162; CTH B / Commercial Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Rockland, WI to Midway, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Onalaska along the way.
Onalaska
15.4 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 3.9 miles (WI 162; CTH B / Commercial Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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