The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Bonduel, WI covers 157.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 26, State Highway 26, I 41 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44 miles on WI 26.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.65 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
78.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 157.7 miles, with most of the trip on WI 26 and State Highway 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 44 miles on WI 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 44 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 26 and State Highway 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 Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 157.7 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 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
5
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
6
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
8
124.9 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
6
125.2 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH 00
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 Bonduel, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
Green_Bay
100 mi in|~2h 16m
Appleton
100.3 mi in|~2h 16m|via I 41; US 41
Cth 00
124.9 mi in|~2h 43m
Wis 15: New London
124.9 mi in|~2h 43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WI 26
44 mi
54m
State Highway 26
33.3 mi
46m
I 41
24.6 mi
26m
State Highway 47
20.6 mi
30m
Milton Avenue
14.2 mi
20m
County Road A
5.9 mi
10m
US 151
3.8 mi
4m
North Lynndale Drive
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
WI 26
— 44 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Bonduel, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
148 ft·6 sec·East Court Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
513 ft·26 sec·Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Milwaukee Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
14 mi·20 min·Milton Avenue
5
Continue on WI 26
21 mi·26 min·WI 26
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on WI 26
23 mi·27 min·WI 26
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Western Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto CTH W
0.6 mi·1 min·West North Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto WI 26
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on WI 26
5.6 mi·7 min·State Highway 26
11
Continue on WI 26
0.5 mi·1 min·Front Street
12
Continue on WI 26
6.7 mi·9 min·State Highway 26
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
14
Merge onto US 151
3.8 mi·4 min·US 151
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
17
Turn left onto State Highway 26
10 mi·13 min·State Highway 26
18
Continue on WI 26
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
19
Continue on WI 26
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 26
20
Turn left
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
21
Merge onto I 41; US 41
25 mi·26 min·I 41; US 41
Toward AppletonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 139Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New LondonUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft·7 sec
Toward CTH 00
24
Turn straight onto CTH OO
0.9 mi·1 min·West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto CTH A
2.0 mi·3 min·North Lynndale Drive
Use the left lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
117 ft·2 sec·North Lynndale Drive
27
Continue on CTH A
1.0 mi·1 min·North Lynndale Drive
28
Continue on CTH A
5.9 mi·10 min·County Road A
29
At end of road, turn left onto WI 47; CTH A
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 47
30
Continue on WI 47
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
31
Continue on WI 47
17 mi·25 min·State Highway 47
32
Continue on WI 117
0.8 mi·2 min·South Cecil Street
33
Turn right onto CTH BE
336 ft·18 sec·East Green Bay Street
34
Turn left onto Church Street
294 ft·12 sec·Church Street
35
Arrive at destination
Church 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 78.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 45m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonduel, 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 157.7 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 WI 26 for about 44 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.9 mi from City of Janesville, WI
· 1h 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 78.9 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bonduel, WI
The final approach into Bonduel, 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 Bonduel, 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
$24.65 one way
$49.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.07
$54.14
premium
$4.89
$30.35
$60.70
diesel
$5.61
$34.82
$69.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.3
0
$16.56
$7.57
Efficient EV
39.4
0
$13.80
$6.31
EV Truck/SUV
63.1
0
$22.08
$10.09
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago
Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night
in City of Janesville on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:23AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Destination
Bonduel, WI
Late night
in Bonduel on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
32 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 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Bonduel, WI covers 157.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 26, State Highway 26, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.9 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 $24.65 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 157.7 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.
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.
Between City of Janesville, WI and Bonduel, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
