Origin
Pardeeville, WI
Evening in Pardeeville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pardeeville, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pardeeville, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Pardeeville to Janesville is a straightforward 67.4-mile journey across Wisconsin that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Given the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel, making it a very cost-effective commute through the Midwest. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the route remains simple and predictable.
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
33.7 miles from Pardeeville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of State Highway 22, US Highway 51, and I-39 to complete the trek. The most significant portion of the drive involves a 38.3-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-39, which dictates the overall pace of the trip. Expect a consistent, fast-moving experience as you transition between these primary roads. The personality of the route is defined by efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and State Highway 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 67.4 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 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 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.
5
25.2 mi into trip
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~36m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Janesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Janesv...
5
25.6 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.8 mi into trip
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~43m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
7
64.1 mi into trip
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~1h 19m 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
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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 39 | 38.3 mi | 41m |
| State Highway 22 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 51 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Milton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Garfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 38.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pardeeville, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on WI 22; CTH P
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on WI 22
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 22
3
Continue on WI 22
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Continue on WI 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Enter roundabout onto US 51
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 51
6
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 51
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Janesville
8
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
12
Keep slight right at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
13
Turn slight right onto WI 26
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
15
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive, you have the advantage of choosing your departure time based on peak traffic patterns rather than endurance. With no mandatory stops required to finish the 67.4-mile journey, you can easily complete the trip in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Pardeeville, as a $10 budget covers the distance comfortably but leaves little room for extra idling. Because I-39 makes up the longest portion of your route, stay alert for merging traffic during transitions between the highway segments. Embracing the highway-heavy nature of this drive is the best way to ensure you reach Janesville on schedule.
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 33.7 miles from Pardeeville, WI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 67.4 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 46m 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 11m
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 Pardeeville, 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 Pardeeville, WI
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pardeeville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Pardeeville, WI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Pardeeville, 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
$10.24 one way
$20.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
City of Janesville, WI
Evening in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 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
1h 27m 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 Pardeeville, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 39, State Highway 22, US Highway 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Pardeeville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.24 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 67.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pardeeville, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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