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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 Jul 19, 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.

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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

$2.89 one way

$5.79 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.20 $6.39
premium $4.72 $3.64 $7.28
diesel $4.80 $3.70 $7.40

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, 2026-07-13.

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 Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, WI

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

NE 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 7:49PM CDT until July 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 7:49PM CDT until July 6 at 10:20AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Midway, WI

Afternoon in Midway on Sunday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

E 3 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 7:49PM CDT until July 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 7:49PM CDT until July 6 at 10:20AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

1 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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,302 ft 656 ft

Total Climb

56 ft

Total Descent

701 ft

Highest Point

1,302 ft

Elevation Range

645 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Caribou Coffee

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Onalaska

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Starbucks

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

26min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Onalaska, WI

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05...

Visit website

Caribou Coffee

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

26min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Onalaska

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Uptowne Cafe

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

La Crosse, WI

Cuisine: american

Sweet Haus

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

La Crosse, WI

Visit website

McCaffrey's Cafe

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

La Crosse, WI

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: 07:00-17:00

Domino's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Onalaska, WI

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su...

Visit website

Lindy's Subs

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Onalaska

Cuisine: sandwich

Visit website

Il Luigi Italian Cuisine & Bakery

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Onalaska

Cuisine: italian

Visit website

Jersey Mike's Subs

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Onalaska

Cuisine: sandwich

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

33min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Holmen, WI

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 06:00-22:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

33min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Holmen, WI

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 08:00-21:00

Visit website

Lenox Point

Viewpoint

Later in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Midway Railroad Prairie State Natural Area

Park

Near the end, right off the route

33min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

WEST VIEW

Viewpoint

Near the end, short detour

29min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Visitor Center

Attraction

Near the end, short detour

33min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Onalaska

The CROSS

Viewpoint

Near the end, short detour

29min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fair Meadow Way View

Viewpoint

Later in the drive, short detour

26min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Nature's Backyard

Artwork

Later in the drive, short detour

26min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sunny the Sunfish

Monument

Near the end, short detour

29min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Red Cloud Park

Memorial

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Statue to Ellen Penney Hixon

Artwork

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Luther College

Memorial

Near the end, short detour

33min in 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ribbon V

Artwork

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Country Inn & Suites

Hotel

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

La Crosse, WI

Visit website

Super 8

Motel

Later in the drive, short detour

22min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

La Crosse, WI

Visit website

Veterans Memorial County Park & Campground

Camp_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

West Salem, WI

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Saint Joseph, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Midway, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 2 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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