Origin
Shelby, WI
Night in Shelby on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelby, 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
31m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 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 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.
Shelby, WI
John Kostopoulos
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 55 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
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Midway, WI
Night in Midway on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
21 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
31m 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 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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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