Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, WI
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
Midway, WI
Ali Soheil
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, WI and Midway, WI.
Start on Ridgeview Drive
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33
Turn right onto CTH OA
At end of road, turn right onto CTH OA
Continue on CTH OA
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O
Turn left onto CTH B
Turn right onto WI 16
Turn slight left
Turn left onto WI 157
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CTH OT
Continue on CTH OT
Continue on CTH OT; CTH XX
Arrive at destination
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.
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CTH OA / County Road OA
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O / County Highway O
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WI 16
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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, 2026-08-31.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Midway on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
701 ft
Highest Point
1,302 ft
Elevation Range
645 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Onalaska
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Onalaska, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05...
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Onalaska
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
La Crosse, WI
Cuisine: american
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
La Crosse, WI
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
La Crosse, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 07:00-17:00
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Onalaska, WI
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Onalaska
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Onalaska
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Onalaska
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Holmen, WI
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Holmen, WI
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:00-21:00
Visit websiteViewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Onalaska
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Later in the drive, short detour
Monument
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Later in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Later in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
La Crosse, WI
Visit websiteMotel
Later in the drive, short detour
La Crosse, WI
Visit websiteCamp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
West Salem, WI
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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