Origin
Whitefish Bay, WI
Afternoon in Whitefish Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
214.9 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
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 Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 214.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitefish Bay Road, Highway 57, Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
107.4 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 214.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitefish Bay Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 57 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Whitefish Bay Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on the route
16 ft
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1 sec
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the route
2
Continue on Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi
·
6 min
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Whitefish Bay Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 57
4
Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 42/57
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
128 ft
·
2 sec
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State Highway 42/57
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
131 ft
·
2 sec
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State Highway 42
8
Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi
·
12 min
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State Highway 42/57
9
Continue on State Highway 57
33 mi
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38 min
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State Highway 57
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
0.6 mi
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1 min
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I 43 North: Interstate 41
11
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 41 South: Appleton
13
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
15
Turn right onto State Highway 26
11 mi
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14 min
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State Highway 26
16
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
17
Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 26
18
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
19
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
21
Keep slight left
187 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 26
23
Continue on Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Front Street
24
Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 26
25
Continue on North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
26
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West North Street
27
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Western Avenue
28
Turn right onto State Highway 26
23 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 26
29
Continue straight
35 mi
·
45 min
30
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
262 ft
·
12 sec
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East Memorial Drive
31
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Garfield Avenue
32
Turn right onto East Court Street
466 ft
·
16 sec
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East Court Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 107.4 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m
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 Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, WI
This is one driving day of about 214.9 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitefish Bay, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from Whitefish Bay, WI · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Whitefish Bay, 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
$32.64 one way
$65.28 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.74 | $95.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.56 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.09 | $13.75 |
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.
Destination
City of Janesville, WI
Afternoon in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
3:08 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
9 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
3h 43m 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 Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 214.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitefish Bay Road, Highway 57, Highway 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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