How far is La Crosse, WI from Midway, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Midway, WI is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.48 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.87 mi
14.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.87 mi
Kilometers
14.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.48 mi
Kilometers
18.48 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Medary
WI

Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From La Crosse
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Midway
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Midway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Highway OT

    3076 ft · 1 min · County Highway OT

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road OT

    3034 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road OT

    131 m · 9 sec · County Road OT

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road OT

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Midway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
4.12 mi · 36%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 8%
West Avenue South
0.71 mi · 6%
County Road OT
0.66 mi · 6%
County Highway OT
0.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.3 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medary
00h 10m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Midway?

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Medary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from La Crosse and 5.7 miles from Midway.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Crosse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Medary

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medary, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medary.

RAIL

La Crosse

4 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

41 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

58 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

107 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Midway. Straight-line distance: 8.87 mi (14.28 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

Midway is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.9291300, -91.2579200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Midway (-91.25792, 43.92913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Midway. The current time is 01:47:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.