Trip from Bonduel, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

157.4 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 45m

12 PM

3h 42m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

4h 0m

8 PM

3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bonduel, WI

Mathias Reding

City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bonduel, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 26, WI 26, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on State Highway 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.7 miles from Bonduel, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 157.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 26 and WI 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on State Highway 26.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 26 and WI 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CTH BE / East Green Bay Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 157.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CTH BE / East Green Bay Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH BE / East Green Bay Street

Turn right onto CTH BE / East Green Bay Street

Navigation decision point

31.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

32.6 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...

57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 113 Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

84 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 144 Toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

Towns Along This Route

Between Bonduel, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Cth N: Rosendale and Juneau.

Milwaukee

32.6 mi in | ~52m

Cth N: Rosendale

57.6 mi in | ~1h 19m

Juneau

84 mi in | ~1h 56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 26	55.7 mi	1h 13m
WI 26	34.8 mi	45m
I 41	24.7 mi	26m
State Highway 47	20.5 mi	29m
County Road A	5.9 mi	10m
US 151	4.1 mi	4m
North Main Street	3.1 mi	6m
North Lynndale Drive	3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: State Highway 26 — 55.7 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonduel, WI and City of Janesville, WI.

Start on Church Street

294 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto CTH BE

323 ft · 18 sec · East Green Bay Street

Turn sharp left onto WI 117

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Cecil Street

Continue on WI 47

17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

Continue on WI 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on WI 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47

Turn right onto CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

103 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

Continue on CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive

Turn right onto CTH OO

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 41; US 41

25 mi · 26 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 113 Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto WI 26; CTH N

11 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on WI 26

9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto US 151; WI 26

4.1 mi · 4 min · US 151; WI 26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 144 Toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

Keep slight left at fork

187 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto WI 26

6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on WI 26

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto CTH W

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Street

Turn left onto Western Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Western Avenue

Turn right onto WI 26; CTH S

23 mi · 27 min · State Highway 26

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 26

35 mi · 45 min · WI 26

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

261 ft · 11 sec · East Memorial Drive

Continue on North Garfield Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Garfield Avenue

Turn right onto East Court Street

467 ft · 15 sec · East Court Street

Arrive at destination

East Court Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Bonduel, WI, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.7 miles or 1h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bonduel, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bonduel, WI

This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonduel, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on State Highway 26 for about 55.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.7 mi from Bonduel, WI · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

79 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Bonduel, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Janesville, WI

The final approach into City of Janesville, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Janesville, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.91 one way

$47.81 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$26.36	$52.71
premium	$4.80	$29.71	$59.43
diesel	$5.64	$34.97	$69.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.2	$16.53	$7.56
Efficient EV	39.4	$13.77	$6.30
EV Truck/SUV	63	$22.04	$10.07

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bonduel, WI

Afternoon in Bonduel on Monday

Local time

2:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Janesville, WI

Afternoon in City of Janesville on Monday

Local time

2:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 35m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bonduel, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 26, WI 26, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Bonduel, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Bonduel, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Cth N: Rosendale and Juneau.

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Trip from Bonduel, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Janesville, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bonduel, WI

City of Janesville, WI

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 35m on the road

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