Origin
Hayward, WI
Afternoon in Hayward on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hayward, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
314.6 mi
506 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayward, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hayward, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 314.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 63, US 53 South, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.78 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
157.3 miles from Hayward, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 314.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hayward, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 26 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 63
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayward, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on the route
21 mi
·
29 min
·
the route
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 63
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 63
3
Exit the roundabout onto US 63
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 63
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 53 South, US 63 South,
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 53 South, US 63 South,
5
Exit the roundabout onto US 53 South, US 63 South,
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 53 South, US 63 South,
6
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
7
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 53 South: Brackett
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
10
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 39, I 90: Chicago
13
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
WI 26: State Highway 26
15
Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
WI 26 South: Janesville
16
Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
17
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
18
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Court Street
466 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Court Street
20
Arrive at your 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 157.3 miles from Hayward, WI, or about 2h 27m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.3 miles or 2h 27m 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 1m
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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, WI
This is one driving day of about 314.6 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hayward, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.3 mi from Hayward, WI · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 157.3 miles from Hayward, 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
$47.78 one way
$95.57 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.68 | $105.35 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.39 | $118.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.89 | $139.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.03 | $15.10 |
| Efficient EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.53 | $12.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.8 | 1 | $44.04 | $20.13 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Destination
City of Janesville, WI
Afternoon in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
3:08 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
9 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
4h 53m 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 Hayward, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 314.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, US 53 South, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.3 miles from Hayward, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.78 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hayward, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hayward, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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