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Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

79.3 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

Downtown City of Janesville, WI, WI

City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Addison, WI, WI

Addison, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harrison Street, East Milwaukee Street, Milton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.40 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

39.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 79.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harrison Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harrison Street
East Milwaukee Street
Milton Avenue
Western Avenue
West North Street
North Main Street
Highway 26
Highway 33

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Harrison Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Court Street

148 ft · 6 sec · East Court Street
2

Turn right onto Harrison Street

512 ft · 27 sec · Harrison Street
3

Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
4

Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

14 mi · 20 min · Milton Avenue
5

Continue straight

21 mi · 26 min
6

Continue straight

23 mi · 28 min
7

Turn left onto Western Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Western Avenue
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Street
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on State Highway 26

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26
11

Turn right onto State Highway 33

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 33
12

Continue on Washington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
13

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
14

Continue on Barstow Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Barstow Street
15

Turn straight onto Vine Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Vine Street
16

Turn right onto East Lake Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Lake Street
17

Continue on State Highway 33

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

151 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 33
19

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33
20

Turn left onto Yellowstone Trail

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Yellowstone Trail
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 54m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.6 miles or 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Janesville, WI

This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from City of Janesville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.6 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 54m into the drive

Downtown Watertown, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Watertown, WI

40 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

Fort Atkinson, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watertown, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, WI

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.40 one way

$24.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.61 $27.22
premium $4.89 $15.26 $30.52
diesel $5.61 $17.51 $35.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
EV Truck/SUV 31.7 0 $11.10 $5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Janesville, WI

Evening in City of Janesville on Wednesday

Local time

5:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, WI

Evening in Addison on Wednesday

Local time

5:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Watertown, WI

40 mi in

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 48m 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 City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harrison Street, East Milwaukee Street, Milton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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