Origin
Green Valley, WI
Night in Green Valley on Tuesday
Local time
11:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
178.6 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, WI
Kevyn Costa
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Green Valley, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 178.6 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 State Highway 26, I 41, WI 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on State Highway 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.92 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
89.3 miles from Green Valley, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 178.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 26 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on State Highway 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 26 and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in near WI 32.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.6 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 23 miles (WI 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.5 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23 mi into trip
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~33m in
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WI 32
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 toward I 41 South: Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
5
24.1 mi into trip
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~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South: Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
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 113
Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
6
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 144
Toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Green Valley, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Cth N: Rosendale and Juneau.
Cth N: Rosendale
78.8 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Juneau
105.3 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 26 | 55.7 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 41 | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| WI 26 | 34.8 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 32 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| WI 32 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 151 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Wisconsin Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 26
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on CTH E
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road E
2
Turn right onto WI 32
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 32
3
Continue on WI 32
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Saint Augustine Street
4
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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East Pulaski Street
5
Turn straight onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
6
Continue on WI 32
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Cedar Street
7
Turn straight onto WI 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wisconsin Street
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 32
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
9
Continue on WI 32
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
10
Continue on WI 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 32
11
Turn left onto WI 32
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 32
12
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 32
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
14
Merge onto I 41; US 41
54 mi
·
58 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 113
Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto WI 26; CTH N
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 26
17
Continue on WI 26
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on WI 26
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 26
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
20
Merge onto US 151; WI 26
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 151; WI 26
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
22
Keep slight left at fork
187 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto WI 26
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 26
24
Continue on WI 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
25
Continue on WI 26
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 26
26
Continue on WI 26
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
27
Turn right onto CTH W
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Street
28
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Western Avenue
29
Turn right onto WI 26; CTH S
23 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 26
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on WI 26
35 mi
·
45 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
32
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
33
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
34
Arrive at destination
East Court 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 89.3 miles from Green Valley, WI, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 1h 48m 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 6m
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 Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, WI
This is one driving day of about 178.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Green Valley, 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 State Highway 26 for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.3 mi from Green Valley, WI · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.3 miles from Green Valley, 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
$27.92 one way
$55.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
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: 62.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| Efficient EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Night in City of Janesville on Tuesday
Local time
11:53 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
6 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
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 Green Valley, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 178.6 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 State Highway 26, I 41, WI 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 89.3 miles from Green Valley, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.92 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles (WI 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.5 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Green Valley, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Cth N: Rosendale and Juneau.
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