How far is French Island, WI from Midway, WI?
The driving distance from French Island, WI to Midway, WI is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Island and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Island and Midway.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Bainbridge Street
59 m · 14 sec · Bainbridge Street
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Turn left onto Olivet Court
801 ft · 40 sec · Olivet Court
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Turn left onto Dawson Avenue
1000 ft · 28 sec · Dawson Avenue
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Turn left
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway OT
3076 ft · 1 min · County Highway OT
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Continue on County Road OT
3034 ft · 1 min · County Road OT
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Continue on County Road OT
131 m · 9 sec · County Road OT
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road OT
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between French Island and Midway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 53 North
Keep slight left
3.81 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving French Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from French Island to Midway?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Onalaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from French Island and 4.2 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around French Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Onalaska
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onalaska.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between French Island and Midway. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.88 km).
#1 French Island
Census designated place
| Population | 119 |
| Coordinates | 43.8583000, -91.2604200 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Midway is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9291300, -91.2579200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-91.25792, 43.92913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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