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 Franklin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
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
Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville to Franklin is 64.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I 43 and WI 11, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a visit between these two cities. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery, but the directness of the route is its main appeal for efficiency. Plan for a single-day journey, as the duration is well within a comfortable driving window.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 22.7 mi | 24m |
| WI 11 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Loomis Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 20 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| High Drive | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 14 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Racine Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 22.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Franklin, 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
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 43
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
152 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right onto WI 20
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Street
17
Continue on WI 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 20
18
Continue on WI 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
High Drive
19
Continue on WI 20; WI 83
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto WI 36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
21
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
22
Turn right
80 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 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 0.6 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Randall Avenue
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
41.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy, Waterford
4
41.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
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
Franklin, WI
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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 27m 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?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the route utilizing major roads like I 43 and State Highway 36. You'll experience the predictability of interstate travel for a good portion of the journey, including a longest stretch of 22.7 miles on I 43 without significant interruptions. While there are transitions between highways, such as WI 11, the overall character remains that of a functional, faster-paced drive. Expect smooth pavement and consistent speeds, making it easy to maintain momentum throughout the 64.6-mile distance.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and WI 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South Randall Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Randall Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Franklin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waterford along the way.
Waterford
41.5 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on I 43. 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 0.6 miles (South Randall Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, 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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