Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Morning in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Geneva, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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
Lake Geneva, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Janesville to Lake Geneva, you are looking at a straightforward 35.3-mile trip that typically takes about 52 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to enjoy the change of scenery without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate through the heart of the Midwest using local streets like Ruger Avenue, South Randall Avenue, and East Racine Street. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should comfortably cover this short journey. Because it is a compact trip, it serves as an excellent, low-stress option for travelers who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and their itinerary flexible.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 11 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 50 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| I 43 | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| US 14 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Racine Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Geneva Street | 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 Lake Geneva, 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
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 43
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 21
Toward WI 50: Delavan, Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
277 ft
·
7 sec
Toward WI 50 East, I 43 Alternate: Lake Geneva
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto WI 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Geneva Street
17
Continue on WI 50
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
18
Continue on WI 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
WI 50
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 24.5 — 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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward WI 50: Delavan, Lake Geneva
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 21
Toward WI 50: Delavan, Lake Geneva
9
24.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 50 East, I 43 Alternate: Lake Geneva
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward WI 50 East, I 43 Alternate: Lake Geneva
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
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
Lake Geneva, WI
Morning in Lake Geneva on Sunday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Darien, WI
18 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, which creates a more hands-on driving experience compared to a standard freeway trek. Because the entire 35.3-mile distance is comprised of surface roads, you will need to stay focused on the constant turns and intersections along the way. This is not a route for cruise control; instead, it is a steady, rhythmic drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 State Highway 50. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South Randall Avenue.
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 35.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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 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 Lake Geneva, 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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