Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
151 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Angelo, WI covers 151 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 $20.51 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
75.5 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 151 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Milwaukee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wisconsin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Angelo, WI.
Start on East Court Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
Take the exit slight left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto East Wisconsin Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 16
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 16
Continue on East Wisconsin Street
Turn right onto East Avenue
Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto North Rusk Avenue
Continue on Angelo Road
Turn left onto County Highway Q
Turn right onto Gateway Avenue
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Angelo, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Janesville, 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 City of Janesville, WI
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.5 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 75.5 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Angelo, 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 Angelo, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.51 one way
$41.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| premium | $4.15 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.25 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.21 | $6.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in City of Janesville on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Angelo on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
76 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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