How far is Midway, WI from Rockland, WI?

The driving distance from Midway, WI to Rockland, WI is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
21.33 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.93 mi
27.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.93 mi
Kilometers
27.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.33 mi
Kilometers
34.33 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-16T00:21
Arrive Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
West Salem
WI

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Midway
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Rockland
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road OT

    131 m · 14 sec · County Road OT

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road OT

    2995 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway OT

    2060 ft · 45 sec · County Highway OT

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2175 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 162

    2596 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 162

  11. 11

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2715 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 17th Avenue North

    99 m · 10 sec · 17th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2635 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway U

    3.3 mi · 8 min · County Highway U

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway OT
15.5 mi · 73%
County Highway U
3.31 mi · 16%
Commercial Street
1.01 mi · 5%
County Road OT
0.65 mi · 3%
State Highway 162
0.49 mi · 2%
WI 162
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Highway OT

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 13m from Midway
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway and Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Rockland?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Midway and 10.7 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 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 Rockland.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

15 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

47 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Winona station

48 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

105 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.9291300, -91.2579200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rockland

Village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

Population984
Coordinates43.9063600, -90.9193000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road OT (-91.257851, 43.929102)
End: East Rock Street (-90.919301, 43.906555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 Midway and Rockland. The current time is 00:21:05.

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.