How far is Rockland, WI from Midway, WI?

The driving distance from Rockland, WI to Midway, WI is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
20.67 mi
00h 30m
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
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.27 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-16T01:54
Arrive Midway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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 Rockland
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To Midway
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Rockland and Midway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rock Street

    63 m · 9 sec · East Rock Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway U

    3.3 mi · 8 min · County Highway U

  3. 3

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2635 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 17th Avenue North

    99 m · 15 sec · 17th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2715 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 162

    1488 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 162

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    738 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Highway OT

    3076 ft · 1 min · County Highway OT

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road OT

    3034 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road OT

    131 m · 9 sec · County Road OT

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road OT

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 162
11 mi · 53%
US 53 North
4.03 mi · 19%
County Highway U
3.27 mi · 16%
Commercial Street
1.01 mi · 5%
County Road OT
0.66 mi · 3%
County Highway OT
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 162

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 15m from Rockland
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Midway?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.3 miles from Rockland and 10.4 miles from Midway.

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 3.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rockland and Midway. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rockland

Village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

Population984
Coordinates43.9063600, -90.9193000
Altitude230
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: Rockland (-90.9193, 43.90636)
End: Midway (-91.25792, 43.92913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Rockland and Midway. The current time is 01:54:47.

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.