How far is Medary, WI from Midway, WI?

The driving distance from Medary, WI to Midway, WI is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
6.76 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.64 mi
9.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.64 mi
Kilometers
9.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.76 mi
Kilometers
10.88 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Medary
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medary
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medary
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
Onalaska
WI

Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Medary
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Midway
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W
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 Medary and Midway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medary and Midway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunset Lane

    28 m · 5 sec · Sunset Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    728 ft · 33 sec · Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway OT

    3076 ft · 1 min · County Highway OT

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road OT

    3034 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road OT

    131 m · 9 sec · County Road OT

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road OT

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medary 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
176.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road OT
0.66 mi · 10%
County Highway OT
0.58 mi · 9%
Frontage Road
0.42 mi · 6%
Sunset Lane
0.02 mi
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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onalaska
00h 05m from Medary
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medary 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 Medary to Midway?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 3.4 miles from Medary and 3.4 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medary 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onalaska, 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 Onalaska.

RAIL

La Crosse

6 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

37 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

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

Eau Claire, WI

104 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medary and Midway. Straight-line distance: 5.64 mi (9.08 km).

Medary

#1 Medary

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

Population1,533
Coordinates43.8552400, -91.2095800
Altitude211
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: Medary (-91.20958, 43.85524)
End: Midway (-91.25792, 43.92913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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 Medary 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.