Trip from Wausaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

215.4 mi

347 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 16m ★

6 AM

4h 29m

8 AM

4h 56m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 36m

3 PM

4h 40m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 21m

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

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Wausaukee, WI

Tom Fisk

City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Wausaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 215.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, State Highway 26, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.7 miles from Wausaukee, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 29m highway drive covering 215.4 miles, with most of the trip on Main Street and State Highway 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.8 miles on Main Street.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 78.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Main Street and State Highway 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 115.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

142.1 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

142.3 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

157.2 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | WI 26; CTH S / State Highway 26

Turn right onto WI 26; CTH S / State Highway 26

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Cth N: Rosendale

115.6 mi in | ~2h 13m

Juneau

142.1 mi in | ~2h 50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	78.8 mi	1h 33m
State Highway 26	55.7 mi	1h 13m
I 41	36.8 mi	39m
WI 26	34.8 mi	45m
US 151	4.1 mi	4m
North Main Street	2 mi	4m
West North Street	0.6 mi	1m
Front Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Main Street — 78.8 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

20 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right

31 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto US 141

79 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Main Street

Continue on I 41; US 41

37 mi · 39 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight lane.

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

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 107.7 miles from Wausaukee, WI, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.8 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.7 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

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 Wausaukee, 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 Wausaukee, WI

This is one driving day of about 215.4 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wausaukee, 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 Main Street for about 78.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.7 mi from Wausaukee, WI · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

108 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Wausaukee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Main Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.8 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

$33.68 one way

$67.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.97	$73.95
premium	$4.89	$41.45	$82.90
diesel	$5.61	$47.56	$95.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.6	0	$22.62	$10.34
Efficient EV	53.9	0	$18.85	$8.62
EV Truck/SUV	86.2	1	$30.16	$13.79

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 1 day ago

Origin

Wausaukee, WI

Late night in Wausaukee on Wednesday

Local time

5:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 2 to 7 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:23AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

City of Janesville, WI

Late night in City of Janesville on Wednesday

Local time

5:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:23AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

5 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

4h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wausaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 215.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, State Highway 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 107.7 miles from Wausaukee, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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Trip from Wausaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Wausaukee, WI

City of Janesville, WI

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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