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
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Newark, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Newark, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Newark, WI covers 20.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway H, State Highway 11, West Beloit Newark Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on County Highway H. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.1 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway H is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Parker Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Parker Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (CTH H / County Highway H): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Parker Drive
Turn right onto South Parker Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Milwaukee Street
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CTH H / County Highway H
Turn left onto CTH H / County Highway H
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West Beloit Newark Road
Turn right onto West Beloit Newark Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CTH K / County Road K
Turn right onto CTH K / County Road K
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway H | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 11 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Beloit Newark Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Hanover Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Court Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Milwaukee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| CTH WC | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway H
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Newark, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto South Parker Drive
470 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Parker Drive
3
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Milwaukee Street
4
Continue on West Court Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Court Street
5
Continue on CTH WC
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
CTH WC
6
Continue on WI 11
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 11
7
Turn left onto CTH H
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway H
8
Turn left onto CTH H
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South West Street
9
Continue on CTH H
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway H
10
Continue on CTH H
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Road
11
Turn right onto West Beloit Newark Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Beloit Newark Road
12
Turn right onto CTH K
188 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road K
13
Arrive at destination
CTH K
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 10.1 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.8 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 20 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving City of Janesville, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Janesville, WI
This is one driving day of about 20.1 miles and 36m.
At 20.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on County Highway H for about 6.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newark, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Newark, WI
Evening in Newark on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
36m 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 Newark, WI covers 20.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway H, State Highway 11, West Beloit Newark Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.14 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.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Parker Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (CTH H / County Highway H): Navigation decision point.
The route from City of Janesville, WI to Newark, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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