How far is Midway, WI from French Island, WI?
The driving distance from Midway, WI to French Island, WI is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 11m.
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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and French Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and French Island.
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Start on County Road OT
131 m · 14 sec · County Road OT
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Continue on County Road OT
2995 ft · 1 min · County Road OT
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Continue on County Highway OT
2060 ft · 45 sec · County Highway OT
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Take the ramp right
2175 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH B: French Island
1269 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Dawson Avenue
2088 ft · 53 sec · Dawson Avenue
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Turn right onto Olivet Court
801 ft · 37 sec · Olivet Court
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Turn right onto Bainbridge Street
59 m · 14 sec · Bainbridge Street
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and French Island.
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.
County Highway OT
Merge slight left
3.18 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway and Chance Rain Showers near French Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to French Island?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 miles from Midway and 4 miles from French Island.
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 3.2 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 $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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway and Chance Rain Showers near French Island.
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 Midway and French Island. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.88 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9291300, -91.2579200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Island
Census designated place
| Population | 119 |
| Coordinates | 43.8583000, -91.2604200 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.260439, 43.858449)
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 06m |
| 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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