Origin
Sturtevant, WI
Evening in Sturtevant on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great 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 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturtevant, WI
Anete Lusina
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Durand Avenue, US 14, I 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Durand Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 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
32.8 miles from Sturtevant, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Durand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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90th Street
Turn left onto 90th Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.7 mi into trip
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~51m in
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I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Janesville along the way.
Janesville
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durand Avenue | 17 mi | 27m |
| US 14 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| I 43 | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Burlington Bypass | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruger Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Durand Avenue
— 17 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturtevant, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto 90th Street
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
90th Street
4
Turn right onto WI 11
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Durand Avenue
5
Continue on WI 11
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Durand Avenue
6
Turn left onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burlington Bypass
7
Continue on WI 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 43
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
12
Merge onto US 14
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
13
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 14; WI 11
14
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
16
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
17
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
18
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
19
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
20
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
22
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 32.8 miles from Sturtevant, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 65.7 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 50m 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 18m
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 Sturtevant, 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 Sturtevant, WI
This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sturtevant, 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 Durand Avenue for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Sturtevant, WI · 50m 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 65.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Sturtevant, 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
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
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
Evening in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:42 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
7 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 34m 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 Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Durand Avenue, US 14, I 43. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Sturtevant, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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 65.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Janesville along the way.
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