Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Night in City of Janesville on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Como, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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
Como, WI
www.kaboompics.com
Trip Overview
This 34.3-mile drive from the City of Janesville, WI to Como, WI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, specifically 49 minutes. Primarily utilizing WI 11, I 43, and US 14, it's a route that fits perfectly as a single-day excursion within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical connection between these two Wisconsin locations. You'll find the highway-focused profile makes for efficient travel, allowing you to spend more time at your destination. Consider this a simple, no-fuss drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 11 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| I 43 | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 14 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road H | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| East Racine Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Remer Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 67 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 11
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Como, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Racine Street
5
Continue on East Racine Street
445 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Racine Street
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Racine Street
7
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
9
Continue on WI 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
10
Turn straight onto WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
WI 11
11
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge onto I 43
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 43
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 25
Toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
190 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn straight onto WI 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 67
17
Turn left onto Remer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Remer Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Petrie Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Petrie Road
19
Turn right onto CTH H
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road H
20
Turn right onto Club House Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Club House Drive
21
Continue on Club House Drive
263 ft
·
11 sec
·
Club House Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Club House Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
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 25
Toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Petrie Road
At end of road, turn left onto Petrie Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Como, WI
Night in Como on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Fairfield, WI
17 mi in
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
24 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with approximately 75% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on WI 11, offering a good period of steady travel. While the specific road surfaces and scenery aren't detailed, the profile suggests a mix that prioritizes efficient movement, likely transitioning between state highways and interstates. This drive is designed for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or challenging road conditions.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on WI 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 11 and I 43. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near WI 11 / East Racine Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 2.2 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Janesville, WI to Como, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Williams Bay along the way.
Williams Bay
28.8 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on WI 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Como, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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