Trip from Kimberly, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

129.4 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kimberly, WI

Anete Lusina

City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Kimberly to Janesville, you are looking at a straightforward 129.4-mile journey through the heart of Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $20, it is an affordable way to travel between these two Midwest cities. Since the route is entirely contained within Wisconsin, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily handle the drive in one go without needing an overnight stop. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

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

64.7 miles from Kimberly, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will primarily navigate via I-41 and State Highway 26, creating a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 55.7 miles on State Highway 26, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. While the road personality is largely defined by these fast-moving stretches, the transitions between the interstate and state highways keep the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. You will find that the road conditions are predictable, allowing you to maintain a consistent pace as you transition between the two regions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 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 WI 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

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 129.4 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway

Merge onto WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

9.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 287 B Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshk...

29.6 mi into trip | ~34m 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

56 mi into trip | ~1h 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 Along This Route

Between Kimberly, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Oshkosh, Cth N: Rosendale and Juneau.

Oshkosh

9.3 mi in | ~12m

Cth N: Rosendale

29.6 mi in | ~34m

Juneau

56 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 26	55.7 mi	1h 13m
WI 26	34.8 mi	45m
I 41	19.5 mi	20m
Tri-County Expressway	6.4 mi	7m
US 151	4.1 mi	4m
North Main Street	2 mi	4m
South Railroad Street	1 mi	1m
County Road CE	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 26 — 55.7 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly, WI and City of Janesville, WI.

Start on West Kimberly Avenue

67 ft · 8 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

Turn left onto South Railroad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Railroad Street

Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street

85 ft · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

Continue on South Railroad Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Railroad Street

Turn straight onto CTH CE

0.4 mi · 32 sec · County Road CE

Enter roundabout onto CTH CE

164 ft · 2 sec · County Road CE

Continue on CTH CE

0.4 mi · 36 sec · County Road CE

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CTH CE

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East College Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto WI 441

6.4 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 441; US 10

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 287 B Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 41; US 41

19 mi · 20 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 113 Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto WI 26; CTH N

11 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on WI 26

9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto US 151; WI 26

4.1 mi · 4 min · US 151; WI 26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 144 Toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

Keep slight left at fork

187 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto WI 26

6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on WI 26

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 26

Continue on WI 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto CTH W

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Street

Turn left onto Western Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Western Avenue

Turn right onto WI 26; CTH S

23 mi · 27 min · State Highway 26

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 26

35 mi · 45 min · WI 26

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

261 ft · 11 sec · East Memorial Drive

Continue on North Garfield Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Garfield Avenue

Turn right onto East Court Street

467 ft · 15 sec · East Court Street

Arrive at destination

East Court Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 50-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the highway. Since the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though aiming for off-peak hours can help you avoid potential traffic on the busier segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer 55.7-mile stretch on Highway 26, as service options may be more limited than on the interstate portions. If you are traveling with others, use the predictability of the highway-heavy route to coordinate your rest breaks efficiently. Taking advantage of the single-day timeframe allows you to maximize your time at your final destination in Janesville.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Kimberly, WI, or about 1h 24m 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.7 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kimberly, 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 Kimberly, WI

This is one driving day of about 129.4 miles and 2h 50m.

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.

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 64.7 mi from Kimberly, WI · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

65 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

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 64.7 miles from Kimberly, 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

$19.65 one way

$39.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$21.67	$43.33
premium	$4.80	$24.43	$48.86
diesel	$5.64	$28.75	$57.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.8	$13.59	$6.21
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.32	$5.18
EV Truck/SUV	51.8	$18.12	$8.28

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kimberly, WI

Afternoon in Kimberly on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

2h 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 Kimberly, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 129.4 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 26, WI 26, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.7 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 $19.65 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Kimberly, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Oshkosh, Cth N: Rosendale and Juneau.

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Trip from Kimberly, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Janesville, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kimberly, WI

City of Janesville, WI

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 50m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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