Origin
Somers, WI
Afternoon in Somers on Monday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
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 Somers, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 14, I 43, State Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on US 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 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
33.3 miles from Somers, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 66.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 14 and I 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on US 14.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 14 and I 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 66.7 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 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
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 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 142 West: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 142 West: Burlington
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
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 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Towns Along This Route
Between Somers, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Janesville.
Cth S: Kenosha
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
Burlington
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
Janesville
48.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| I 43 | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Burlington Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 142 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Burlington Bypass | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 12th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on CTH E
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
3
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 340
Toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft
·
5 sec
Toward WI 142 West: Burlington
6
Turn slight right onto WI 142
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Burlington Road
7
Continue on WI 142
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 142
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Burlington Bypass
10
Continue on WI 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
12
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
15
Merge onto US 14
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
16
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 14; WI 11
17
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
19
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
20
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
21
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
22
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
23
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
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 33.3 miles from Somers, WI, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 66.7 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 48m 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 16m
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 Somers, 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 Somers, WI
This is one driving day of about 66.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somers, 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 US 14 for about 14.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Somers, WI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Somers, 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
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
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: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Janesville, WI Rechargery Relay - Morse St
Janesville, WI
IONNA
16 DCFC
Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger
Kenosha, WI
Tesla
12 DCFC
2500 Humes Rd
Janesville, WI
CHARGELAB
8 DCFC
Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger
Janesville, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Gordie Boucher Ford of Kenosha
Bristol, WI
SYNERGEV
4 DCFC
Delavan Lake DCFC
Delavan, WI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Gordie Boucher Ford of Janesville
Janesville, WI
SYNERGEV
4 DCFC
Lynch Chevrolet of Kenosha
Pleasant Prairie, WI
EV Connect
2 DCFC
EV Connect: 5
ChargePoint Network: 4
SYNERGEV: 3
Blink Network: 3
Tesla: 2
RED_E: 1
CHARGELAB: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in City of Janesville on Monday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph
51% chance
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
33 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 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Somers, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 14, I 43, State Highway 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Somers, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.13 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 18 significant decision points across 66.7 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 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Somers, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha, Burlington and Janesville.
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