Origin
New Lisbon, WI
Evening in New Lisbon on Wednesday
Local time
8:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lisbon, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
113.2 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lisbon, WI
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City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 113.2-mile drive from New Lisbon, Wisconsin, to the City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-90 and I-39, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a very efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for a day trip. You won't need to break this drive up, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
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
56.6 miles from New Lisbon, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 96% of this 113.2-mile journey. The bulk of your time will be spent on I-90, which includes a significant uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles. This means you'll be moving at highway speeds for the majority of the trip, with Milton Avenue serving as the main road for the final approach. The character of the drive remains consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 39. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Monroe Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Monroe Street
Turn left onto South Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
76.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 39; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; I 90 toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
7
110 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26: State Highway 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
6
110.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26 South: Janesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 75.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 39 | 33.1 mi | 35m |
| Milton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Garfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Memorial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lisbon, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Monroe Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Monroe Street
3
Turn right onto WI 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 90; I 94
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; I 90
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 39; I 90
Toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
9
Keep slight right at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
10
Turn slight right onto WI 26
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
11
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
12
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
13
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
Given the efficient 2-hour, 7-minute duration, this route is perfect for a day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $18 for the 113.2 miles. While there are no mandatory stops suggested, consider breaking up the longest stretch of 75.4 miles on I-90 with a brief rest break. Since this drive is predominantly on interstates, plan to fuel up before you leave New Lisbon or in Janesville, as services might be more spaced out on the interstate itself.
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 56.6 miles from New Lisbon, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m
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 New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon, WI
This is one driving day of about 113.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from New Lisbon, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from New Lisbon, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from New Lisbon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.
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
$17.70 one way
$35.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Evening in City of Janesville on Wednesday
Local time
8:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lodi, WI
57 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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m 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 New Lisbon, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 39, Milton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from New Lisbon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.70 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from New Lisbon, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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