Trip from Elm Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

67.6 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Elm Grove, WI

Tom Fisk

City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Elm Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rock Freeway, US 14, North Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on Rock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.8 miles from Elm Grove, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on Rock Freeway and US 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.3 miles on Rock Freeway.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Rock Freeway and US 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CTH O / North Moorland Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 67.6 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 1.7 miles (CTH O / North Moorland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | CTH O / North Moorland Road

Turn left onto CTH O / North Moorland Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

7.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 43 / Rock Freeway

Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

49 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

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 15 Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

49.2 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | East Racine Street

Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Elm Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Janesville along the way.

Janesville

49 mi in | ~59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rock Freeway	41.3 mi	44m
US 14	14.5 mi	19m
North Moorland Road	5.6 mi	10m
East Racine Street	2.7 mi	5m
West Bluemound Road	0.8 mi	1m
South Randall Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Ruger Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Watertown Plank Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Rock Freeway — 41.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elm Grove, WI and City of Janesville, WI.

Start on Watertown Plank Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Watertown Plank Road

Turn left onto Sunny Slope Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sunny Slope Road

Turn slight right

241 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto US 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Bluemound Road

Turn slight left

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Turn left onto CTH O

5.6 mi · 10 min · North Moorland Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 43 South

Merge onto I 43

41 mi · 44 min · Rock Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

121 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto US 14

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 14

Turn left onto US 14; WI 11

11 mi · 15 min · US 14; WI 11

Turn left onto WI 11

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

Enter roundabout onto WI 11

118 ft · 6 sec · East Racine Street

Continue on WI 11

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Racine Street

Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street

96 ft · 5 sec · East Racine Street

Continue on East Racine Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

Turn left onto CTH MM

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Court Street

Arrive at destination

East Court Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 33.8 miles from Elm Grove, WI, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 67.6 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.8 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Elm Grove, 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 Elm Grove, WI

This is one driving day of about 67.6 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elm Grove, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Rock Freeway for about 41.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Elm Grove, WI · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

34 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 67.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Elm Grove, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Janesville, WI

The final approach into City of Janesville, 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 City of Janesville, 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

$10.57 one way

$21.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$11.60	$23.21
premium	$4.89	$13.01	$26.02
diesel	$5.61	$14.93	$29.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.3	$7.10	$3.24
Efficient EV	16.9	$5.91	$2.70
EV Truck/SUV	27	$9.46	$4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Elm Grove, WI

Night in Elm Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Janesville, WI

Night in City of Janesville on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 28m 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 Elm Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rock Freeway, US 14, North Moorland Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Elm Grove, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Elm Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Janesville along the way.

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Trip from Elm Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Janesville, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Elm Grove, WI

City of Janesville, WI

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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