Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Night in City of Janesville on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Ashford, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Ashford, WI covers 85.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 $13.41 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
42.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 Ashford, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Ashford, 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 Ashford, 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
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
17
Turn left onto State Highway 28
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
18
Continue on Horicon Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Horicon Street
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on State Highway 67
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 67
21
Continue on Mayville Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mayville Street
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Milwaukee Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
23
Continue on State Highway 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 67
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 67
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 67
25
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 67
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 67
26
Continue on Milwaukee Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Milwaukee Street
27
Turn right onto Church Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
28
Turn straight onto State Highway 67
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 67
29
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 42.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 1h 1m 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashford, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 85.8 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 42.9 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashford, WI
The final approach into Ashford, 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 Ashford, 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
$13.41 one way
$26.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Ashford, WI
Night in Ashford on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Watertown, WI
43 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
5 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
2h 2m 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 Ashford, WI covers 85.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 42.9 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 $13.41 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 Ashford, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Ashford, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Janesville, WI to Ashford, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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