Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Ashwaubenon, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 3m ★

6 AM

3h 15m

8 AM

3h 38m

10 AM

3h 23m

12 PM

3h 21m

3 PM

3h 24m

5 PM

3h 37m

8 PM

3h 8m

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

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City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Ashwaubenon, WI covers 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, WI 26, State Highway 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.75 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

75.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 151.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and WI 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.1 miles on I 41.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and WI 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.8 miles in near CTH W / West North Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 151.9 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 58.8 miles (CTH W / West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 100 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | CTH W / West North Street

At end of road, turn right onto CTH W / West North Street

Navigation decision point

100 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Turn left toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

100.3 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Appleton

150.3 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in

Take the exit toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 164B; 164A Toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

150.6 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CTH AAA: Oneida Street, Waube Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164A Toward CTH AAA: Oneida Street, Waube Lane

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between City of Janesville, WI and Ashwaubenon, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay and Appleton.

Green_Bay

100 mi in | ~2h 16m

Appleton

100.3 mi in | ~2h 16m | via I 41; US 41

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	50.1 mi	54m
WI 26	44 mi	54m
State Highway 26	33.3 mi	46m
Milton Avenue	14.2 mi	20m
US 151	3.8 mi	4m
South Main Street	1 mi	2m
North Main Street	0.9 mi	1m
Oneida Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 50.1 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Court Street

148 ft · 6 sec · East Court Street

Turn right onto Harrison Street

513 ft · 26 sec · Harrison Street

Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Milwaukee Street

Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

14 mi · 20 min · Milton Avenue

Continue on WI 26

21 mi · 26 min · WI 26

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 26

23 mi · 27 min · WI 26

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Western Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Western Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CTH W

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on WI 26

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on WI 26

6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto US 151

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 151

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Turn left onto State Highway 26

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on WI 26

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

Merge onto I 41; US 41

50 mi · 54 min · I 41; US 41

Toward Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 164B; 164A Toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 164A Toward CTH AAA: Oneida Street, Waube Lane

Keep slight right at fork

481 ft · 11 sec

Turn slight right onto Oneida Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Oneida Street

Arrive at destination

South Oneida 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 75.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 33 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m

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

Before You Leave

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 151.9 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from City of Janesville, 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 I 41 for about 50.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.9 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waupun, WI

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Farmington, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waupun, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashwaubenon, WI

The final approach into Ashwaubenon, 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 Ashwaubenon, 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

$23.75 one way

$47.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$26.07	$52.15
premium	$4.89	$29.23	$58.46
diesel	$5.61	$33.54	$67.08

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: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.95	$7.29
Efficient EV	38	$13.29	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.27	$9.72

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.

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

Ashwaubenon, WI

Evening in Ashwaubenon on Wednesday

Local time

5:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

4 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

3h 14m 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 Ashwaubenon, WI covers 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.9 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 $23.75 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 City of Janesville, WI and Ashwaubenon, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay and Appleton.

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