Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to McFarland, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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
McFarland, WI
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Trip Overview
Janesville to McFarland is 34.5 miles and takes about 45 minutes via I-39 and Milton Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a convenient option for local travelers. With most of the drive on highway, you can expect a fairly direct path. Consider this route for a quick relocation or a simple day trip between these two Midwest communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| County Road MN | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Milton Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| County Highway N | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadhead Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Highway MN | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fieldview Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Milwaukee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and McFarland, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
513 ft
·
26 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Milwaukee Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Milton Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 39; I 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 147
Toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
350 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn straight onto CTH N
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway N
10
Turn left onto CTH MN
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fieldview Road
11
Turn straight onto CTH MN
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road MN
12
Continue on CTH MN
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Highway MN
13
Continue on Broadhead Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadhead Street
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Exchange Street
466 ft
·
17 sec
·
Exchange Street
16
Arrive at destination
Exchange Street
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 34.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Milwaukee Street
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
Navigation decision point
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
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 147
Toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CTH MN / Fieldview Road
Turn left onto CTH MN / Fieldview Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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
McFarland, WI
Late night in McFarland on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
45m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the route on freeways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 22.9 miles on I-39 before transitioning to surface roads like Milton Avenue. Expect to see a good number of exits along the interstate portion. Once you're off I-39, the feel will shift to more local traffic and intersections.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and County Road MN. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison 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 34.5 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: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
992 ft
854 ft
Total Climb
254 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
992 ft
~22.2 mi in
Elevation Range
138 ft
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.
Between City of Janesville, WI and McFarland, WI, road signs point toward Cth N: Stoughton and Cottage Grove.
Cth N: Stoughton
27.1 mi in
|
~33m
Cottage Grove
27.1 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on I 39. 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: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 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 McFarland, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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