Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Evening in City of Janesville on Wednesday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Brussels, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
189.3 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
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 Brussels, WI covers 189.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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 $29.59 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
94.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 189.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Brussels, WI is easy. At 3h 58m 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 Brussels, 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 | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
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 Brussels, 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
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 26
11
Continue on Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
12
Continue on State Highway 26
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 26
13
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
WI 26 North: Rosendale
16
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Turn left onto State Highway 26
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 26
18
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on State Highway 26
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 26
20
Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
21
Merge slight left onto Appleton
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Appleton
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 43 South: Milwaukee
24
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
5 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
26
Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
27
Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
21 mi
·
24 min
·
WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
28
Take the exit slight left
440 ft
·
12 sec
29
Turn straight onto County Road D
210 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road D
30
Continue on County Road DK
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road DK
31
Turn left onto County Road C
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road C
32
Arrive at your destination
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 94.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 1h 59m 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.7 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brussels, 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 189.3 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.7 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brussels, WI
The final approach into Brussels, 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 Brussels, 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
$29.59 one way
$59.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.88 | $9.09 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.50 | $12.12 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Brussels, WI
Evening in Brussels on Wednesday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
9 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 58m 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 Brussels, WI covers 189.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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 94.7 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 $29.59 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.
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Brussels, WI is easy. At 3h 58m 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 Brussels, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Janesville, WI to Brussels, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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