Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Wausaukee, WI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

215.9 mi

348 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 17m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 57m

10 AM

4h 40m

12 PM

4h 37m

3 PM

4h 41m

5 PM

4h 56m

8 PM

4h 22m

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

Wausaukee, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Wausaukee, WI covers 215.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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, US 141 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.75 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

108 miles from City of Janesville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 30m highway drive covering 215.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and WI 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.1 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 25 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 73.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and WI 26. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 58.8 miles in near CTH W / West North Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 15 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

173.3 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | US 141

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141 toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

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

Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

215.9 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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 Wausaukee, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Iron Mountain.

Green_Bay

100 mi in | ~2h 16m

Appleton

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

Iron Mountain

173.3 mi in | ~3h 35m | via US 141

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	73.1 mi	1h 18m
WI 26	44 mi	54m
US 141	42.6 mi	54m
State Highway 26	33.3 mi	46m
Milton Avenue	14.2 mi	20m
US 151	3.8 mi	4m
South Main Street	1 mi	2m
North Main Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 73.1 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 41; US 41

Toward Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141

43 mi · 54 min · US 141

Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

Turn left

31 ft · 7 sec

Turn left

20 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at 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 108 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108 miles or 2h 25m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wausaukee, 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 215.9 miles and 4h 30m.

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 73.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

108 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.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108 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 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.

Arriving in Wausaukee, WI

The final approach into Wausaukee, 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 Wausaukee, 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

$33.75 one way

$67.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.06	$74.12
premium	$4.89	$41.55	$83.10
diesel	$5.61	$47.67	$95.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.8	0	$22.67	$10.36
Efficient EV	54	0	$18.89	$8.64
EV Truck/SUV	86.4	1	$30.23	$13.82

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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

5:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 51% chance Live 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

Wausaukee, WI

Late night in Wausaukee on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 2 to 7 mph 22% chance Live 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

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

4h 30m 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 Wausaukee, WI covers 215.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, WI 26, US 141. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108 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 $33.75 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 Wausaukee, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Iron Mountain.

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