How far is Midway, WI from West Salem, WI?

The driving distance from Midway, WI to West Salem, WI is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
13.55 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.03 mi
14.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.03 mi
Kilometers
14.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.81 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive West Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Medary
WI

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

From Midway
6.7 mi
00h 08m
To West Salem
6.8 mi
00h 08m

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
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway and West Salem.

  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

    7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: West Salem

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Neshonoc Road

    790 ft · 26 sec · Neshonoc Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto City Loop

    814 ft · 27 sec · City Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Leonard Street

    1741 ft · 48 sec · South Leonard Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Leonard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway OT
11.7 mi · 87%
County Road OT
0.65 mi · 5%
South Leonard Street
0.33 mi · 2%
CTH C
0.25 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
0.19 mi · 1%
City Loop
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Highway OT

Merge slight left

7 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medary
00h 08m from Midway
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway and Patchy Fog near West Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to West Salem?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 6.7 miles from Midway and 6.8 miles from West Salem.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway and Patchy Fog near West Salem.

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 Midway and West Salem. Straight-line distance: 9.03 mi (14.54 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 West Salem

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,013
Coordinates43.8991300, -91.0812500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road OT (-91.257851, 43.929102)
End: North Leonard Street (-91.081287, 43.89913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 West Salem. The current time is 00:20:19.

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.