Origin
Iron River, WI
Morning in Iron River on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iron River, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
360.7 mi
581 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Iron River, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 360.7 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Major Richard I, Highway 27, Coolidge Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.79 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
180.4 miles from Iron River, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 360.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Major Richard I 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 5h 40m 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 Iron River, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Richard I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coolidge Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road B/P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Major Richard I
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iron River, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on Oneida Street
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oneida Street
2
Turn left onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
3
Turn left onto State Highway 27
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 27
4
Turn straight onto Coolidge Memorial Highway
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Coolidge Memorial Highway
5
Turn left onto County Road B/P
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road B/P
6
Take the ramp straight
213 ft
·
6 sec
7
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
8
Take the exit left
184 ft
·
5 sec
9
Merge slight right
47 mi
·
54 min
10
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
11
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 53 South: Brackett
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
14
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 39, I 90: Chicago
17
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
18
Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
WI 26: State Highway 26
19
Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
WI 26 South: Janesville
20
Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
21
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
22
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
23
Turn right onto East Court Street
466 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Court Street
24
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 180.4 miles from Iron River, WI, or about 2h 50m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.4 miles or 2h 50m 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 43m
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 Iron River, 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 Iron River, WI
This is one driving day of about 360.7 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Iron River, 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 180.4 mi from Iron River, WI · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 180.4 miles from Iron River, 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
$54.79 one way
$109.57 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.40 | $120.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $68.09 | $136.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.14 | $160.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.87 | $17.31 |
| Efficient EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.56 | $14.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.3 | 1 | $50.50 | $23.08 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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
Morning in City of Janesville on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Sparta, WI
180 mi in
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
11 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
5h 40m 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 Iron River, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 360.7 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Major Richard I, Highway 27, Coolidge Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.4 miles from Iron River, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.79 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 5h 40m 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 Iron River, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Iron River, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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