Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

300.3 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 15m

10 AM

5h 58m

12 PM

5h 55m

3 PM

5h 59m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 41m

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

Saint Croix Falls, WI

Bill Fuesz

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 300.3 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I 90, I 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

150.2 miles from City of Janesville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 48m highway drive covering 300.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.1 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 39; I 90.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 300.3 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 4.2 miles (I 39; I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 129 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 39; I 90

Merge onto I 39; I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 90; I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

129 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

205.1 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

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

Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

205.3 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

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

Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

Towns Along This Route

Between City of Janesville, WI and Saint Croix Falls, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul, Superior and Cameron.

Saint Paul

129 mi in | ~2h 23m | via I 94

Superior

205.1 mi in | ~3h 44m

Cameron

255.8 mi in | ~4h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	76.1 mi	1h 21m
I 90	63.5 mi	1h 8m
I 39	61.3 mi	1h 5m
US 53	50 mi	55m
US 8	13.7 mi	19m
East 130th Avenue	11.2 mi	15m
14th Avenue	9.6 mi	14m
Milton Avenue	3.1 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 76.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Saint Croix Falls, 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

3.1 mi · 6 min · Milton Avenue

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 39; I 90

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 39; I 90

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 90; I 94

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 94

Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

Merge onto US 53

50 mi · 55 min · US 53

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 8: Barron, Cameron

Keep slight left at fork

260 ft · 13 sec

Turn left onto US 8

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 8

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 8

2.0 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 8

3.0 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

Continue on US 8

1.4 mi · 1 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 8

9.0 mi · 12 min · 14th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 8

130 ft · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

Continue on US 8

0.5 mi · 1 min · 14th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 8; US 63

102 ft · 5 sec · US 8; US 63

Continue on US 8; US 63

10.0 mi · 14 min · US 8; US 63

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 46

123 ft · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

Continue on US 8; WI 46

11 mi · 15 min · East 130th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35

152 ft · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue

Continue on US 8; WI 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

Continue on US 8; WI 35

1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 8

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto WI 35

0.3 mi · 46 sec · WI 35

Turn right onto South Vincent Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Vincent Street

Continue on East State Street

453 ft · 18 sec · East State Street

Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street

Turn right onto East Kentucky Street

288 ft · 12 sec · East Kentucky Street

Arrive at destination

East Kentucky 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 150.2 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 150.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Croix Falls, 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 300.3 miles and 5h 48m.

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 94 for about 76.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.2 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

150 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 150.2 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.

Arriving in Saint Croix Falls, WI

The final approach into Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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

$45.61 one way

$91.22 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$50.28	$100.57
premium	$4.80	$56.69	$113.38
diesel	$5.64	$66.72	$133.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.1	1	$31.53	$14.41
Efficient EV	75.1	0	$26.28	$12.01
EV Truck/SUV	120.1	1	$42.04	$19.22

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 3 days ago

Origin

City of Janesville, WI

Late night in City of Janesville on Monday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Croix Falls, WI

Late night in Saint Croix Falls on Monday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

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

5h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 300.3 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, I 90, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 150.2 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 $45.61 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between City of Janesville, WI and Saint Croix Falls, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul, Superior and Cameron.

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Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Saint Croix Falls, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Janesville, WI

Saint Croix Falls, WI

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 48m on the road

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