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Trip from Saint Joseph, WI to Midway, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Saint Joseph, WI, WI

Saint Joseph, WI

Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata

Downtown Midway, WI, WI

Midway, WI

Ali Soheil

Trip Overview

This short 19.6-mile drive from Saint Joseph to Midway in Wisconsin is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 32 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate WI 157, State Highway 33, and County Highway OA, with a 45% highway share. Given the brief duration and minimal fuel cost of around $3, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or an easy leg of a longer journey within the Midwest region. There are no designated stops, offering you the flexibility to explore as you go or head straight to your destination. This trip is ideal for those looking for a straightforward and efficient connection between two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 157 4.3 mi 5m
State Highway 33 4.1 mi 5m
County Highway OA 3.4 mi 6m
County Highway B 3.4 mi 7m
County Highway O 1.8 mi 3m
County Road OT 0.7 mi 1m
County Highway OT 0.6 mi 1m
WI 16 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 157 — 4.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, WI and Midway, WI.

1

Start on Ridgeview Drive

86 ft · 12 sec · Ridgeview Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto WI 33

4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 33
3

Turn right onto CTH OA

1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway OA
4

At end of road, turn right onto CTH OA

0.4 mi · 30 sec · County Road OA
5

Continue on CTH OA

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Highway OA
6

At end of road, turn left onto CTH O

1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway O
7

Turn left onto CTH B

3.4 mi · 7 min · County Highway B
8

Turn right onto WI 16

0.5 mi · 50 sec · WI 16
9

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 15 sec
10

Turn left onto WI 157

4.3 mi · 5 min · WI 157
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

121 ft · 3 sec
13

Turn left onto CTH OT

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Highway OT
14

Continue on CTH OT

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Road OT
15

Continue on CTH OT; CTH XX

428 ft · 8 sec · County Road OT
16

Arrive at destination

CTH OT; CTH XX

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — 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 | WI 33 / State Highway 33

At end of road, turn left onto WI 33 / State Highway 33

Navigation decision point

4
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | CTH OA / County Road OA

At end of road, turn right onto CTH OA / County Road OA

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | CTH O / County Highway O

At end of road, turn left onto CTH O / County Highway O

Navigation decision point

4
13.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | WI 16

Turn right onto WI 16

Navigation decision point

5
18.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.06 one way

$6.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.36 $6.73
premium $4.89 $3.77 $7.54
diesel $5.61 $4.33 $8.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, WI

Late night in Saint Joseph on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midway, WI

Late night in Midway on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 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

25 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

32m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway stretches with local roads. Approximately 45% of the journey will be on higher-speed roads, offering moments of quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is about 4.3 miles on WI 157, providing a consistent feel for that portion of the drive. As you transition between WI 157, State Highway 33, and County Highway OA, you'll experience varying road conditions and speeds. This dynamic makes for an engaging drive, never settling into a monotonous rhythm.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on WI 157.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 33 / State Highway 33.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 19.6 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: near the start (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CTH OA / County Road OA): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on WI 157. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CTH OA / County Road OA): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): 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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