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Trip from Shelby, 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

31m

Distance

16.6 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown Shelby, WI, WI

Shelby, WI

John Kostopoulos

Downtown Midway, WI, WI

Midway, WI

Ali Soheil

Trip Overview

This 16.6-mile drive from Shelby to Midway, Wisconsin, is a quick 31-minute journey perfect for a single day trip within the Midwest. With about 60% of the route on highways, you'll experience a mixed driving profile. The estimated fuel cost is a low $3, making it an economical option. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is short, you'll have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous detours or a leisurely pace. This route offers a straightforward way to connect two points in Wisconsin without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 157 4.3 mi 5m
WI 16 3.3 mi 6m
Losey Boulevard South 3 mi 9m
US 14 2.4 mi 3m
Mormon Coulee Road 1.9 mi 3m
County Road OT 0.7 mi 1m
County Highway OT 0.6 mi 1m
H Helke Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 157 — 4.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on H Helke Road

17 ft · 2 sec · H Helke Road
2

Turn right onto US 14; US 61

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 14; US 61
3

Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35

42 ft · 0 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
4

Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35

1.9 mi · 3 min · Mormon Coulee Road
5

Turn right onto Losey Boulevard South

3.0 mi · 9 min · Losey Boulevard South
6

Continue on WI 16

3.3 mi · 6 min · WI 16
7

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 15 sec
8

Turn left onto WI 157

4.3 mi · 5 min · WI 157
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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 14; US 61

Turn right onto US 14; US 61

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road

Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | Losey Boulevard South

Turn right onto Losey Boulevard South

Navigation decision point

3
15.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
15.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.45 one way

$4.90 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.71 $5.41
premium $4.72 $3.08 $6.16
diesel $4.80 $3.13 $6.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.45 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Shelby, WI

Morning in Shelby on Sunday

Local time

11:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

S 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:02PM CDT until July 14 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:33PM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

Midway, WI

Morning in Midway on Sunday

Local time

11:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Clear then Areas Of Fog

S 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:02PM CDT until July 14 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:33PM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

31m 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 varied driving experience on this route, with 60% of it utilizing highway travel. The main roads guiding you include WI 157, WI 16, and Losey Boulevard South. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.3 miles on WI 157, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests a blend of faster highway sections and potentially some more local road segments as you approach your destination, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.

60% 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: 4.3 mi on WI 157.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 14; US 61.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 14; US 61): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles (Losey Boulevard South): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

728 ft 656 ft

Total Climb

112 ft

Total Descent

160 ft

Highest Point

728 ft

~13 mi in

Elevation Range

71 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Shelby, 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 31m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

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 (US 14; US 61): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles (Losey Boulevard South): 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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