Origin
Grafton, WI
Late night in Grafton on Thursday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
95.7 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Grafton to Janesville, you are looking at a straightforward 95.7-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have plans to linger at your destination. Both cities are situated within the Midwest, keeping the drive within a familiar regional landscape. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, this drive offers a manageable pace that fits easily into a weekend schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Grafton, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of US 45, I-43, and US 14 to reach your destination. Be prepared for a consistent pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.6 miles on US 45. While the route lacks the complexity of technical backroads, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving efficiently. You can anticipate a reliable, predictable experience that favors speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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 Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 41 | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| US 14 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
4
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
24 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 West: Madison
6
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
10
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
46 mi
·
49 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 14: Darien, Janesville
13
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
3 sec
14
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
15
Turn left
11 mi
·
15 min
16
Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Racine Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Racine Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
95 ft
·
6 sec
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East Racine Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
21
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
22
Turn left onto Ruger Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Court Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily tackle the entire 95.7-mile distance in one go without needing a formal break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out to ensure you stay within your $15 estimate. As a practical tip, pay close attention to the transitions between US 45, I-43, and US 14, as these highway changes require you to stay alert during the middle portion of the drive. The lack of required stops gives you the freedom to set your own pace and arrive in Janesville exactly when you intend to.
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 47.9 miles from Grafton, WI, or about 1h 1m 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 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 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grafton, 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 Grafton, WI
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Grafton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Grafton, WI · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Grafton, 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
$14.96 one way
$29.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Thursday
Local time
5:31 AM
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
18 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
2h 2m 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 Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, I 43 South, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Grafton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.96 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.
The drive from Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grafton, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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