Trip from Kimberly, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

141.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Kimberly, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 141.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Railroad Street, County Road CE, East College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.26 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

70.9 miles from Kimberly, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 141.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Railroad Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Railroad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road CE	Unavailable	Refreshing
East College Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tri-County Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 41 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
WI 26	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 26	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Railroad Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Kimberly Avenue

2

Turn left onto South Railroad Street

3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

4

Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

5

Turn straight onto County Road CE

6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

7

Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

8

Continue on East College Avenue

9

Turn left

10

Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

11

Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

12

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

13

Merge slight left

14

Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

15

Turn right onto State Highway 26

16

Continue on North Main Street

17

Continue on State Highway 26

18

Take the ramp slight right

19

Merge slight left

20

Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

21

Keep slight left

22

Turn left onto State Highway 26

23

Continue on Front Street

24

Continue on State Highway 26

25

Continue on North Main Street

26

Turn right onto West North Street

27

Turn left onto Western Avenue

28

Turn right onto State Highway 26

29

Continue straight

30

Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

31

Continue on North Garfield Avenue

32

Turn right onto East Court Street

33

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 70.9 miles from Kimberly, WI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m

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 Kimberly, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kimberly, WI

This is one driving day of about 141.8 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kimberly, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

71 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.9 mi from Kimberly, WI

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.9 miles from Kimberly, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$19.26	$38.52
midgrade	$3.85	$21.49	$42.99
premium	$4.15	$23.17	$46.34
diesel	$3.75	$20.94	$41.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kimberly, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 141.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Railroad Street, County Road CE, East College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.9 miles from Kimberly, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.26 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.