Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Green Valley, WI

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

179.1 mi

288 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 38m ★

6 AM

3h 51m

8 AM

4h 16m

10 AM

4h 0m

12 PM

3h 57m

3 PM

4h 1m

5 PM

4h 15m

8 PM

3h 43m

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

Green Valley, WI

Kevyn Costa

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Green Valley, WI covers 179.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 54.3 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.00 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

89.5 miles from City of Janesville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 179.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and WI 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.3 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 35 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 54.3 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 19 significant decision points across 179.1 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 19 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

154.6 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 168B; 168C Toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wa...

155.2 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | WI 32 North

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 North toward WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

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

Toward WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

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 Green Valley, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton, Cth Y: Pulaski and Gillett.

Green_Bay

100 mi in | ~2h 16m

Appleton

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

Cth Y: Pulaski

163.5 mi in | ~3h 26m | via WI 32

Gillett

163.5 mi in | ~3h 26m | via WI 32

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	54.3 mi	58m
WI 26	44 mi	54m
State Highway 26	33.3 mi	46m
Milton Avenue	14.2 mi	20m
State Highway 32	8.1 mi	12m
WI 29	5.4 mi	6m
WI 32	4.4 mi	6m
US 151	3.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 54.3 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Green Valley, 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

54 mi · 58 min · I 41; US 41

Toward Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 168B; 168C Toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 North

2.9 mi · 3 min · WI 32 North

Toward WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

Continue on WI 29; WI 32

5.4 mi · 6 min · WI 29; WI 32

Take the exit onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 35 sec · WI 32

Toward WI 32, CTH Y: Pulaski, Gillett

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32

4.1 mi · 6 min · WI 32

Enter roundabout onto WI 32

118 ft · 2 sec · South Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 32

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Cedar Street

Turn straight onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Wisconsin Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 35 sec · East Pulaski Street

Turn right onto WI 32

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

Continue on WI 32

8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32

Turn left onto CTH E

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road E

Arrive at destination

CTH E

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 89.5 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 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 89.5 miles or 2h 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 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Valley, 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 179.1 miles and 3h 50m.

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 I 41 for about 54.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.5 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

90 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.5 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green Valley, WI

The final approach into Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, 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

$28.00 one way

$56.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.74	$61.49
premium	$4.89	$34.47	$68.93
diesel	$5.61	$39.54	$79.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.7	$18.81	$8.60
Efficient EV	44.8	$15.67	$7.16
EV Truck/SUV	71.6	$25.07	$11.46

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 5 days ago

Origin

City of Janesville, WI

Night in City of Janesville on Tuesday

Local time

11:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green Valley, WI

Night in Green Valley on Tuesday

Local time

11:53 PM

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

6 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 50m 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 Green Valley, WI covers 179.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 89.5 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 $28.00 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 Green Valley, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton, Cth Y: Pulaski and Gillett.

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