Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Merrimac, 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 28m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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
Merrimac, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville, WI to Merrimac, WI is 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 39 and State Highway 113, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Wisconsin, making it a convenient trip for those in the region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that should feel familiar to most drivers. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 50.5 mi | 54m |
| State Highway 113 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 60 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Milton Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| County Highway J | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lindsay Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Merrimac Ferry | 0.5 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 50.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Merrimac, 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
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
243 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 60
9
Continue on WI 60
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 60
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 60
11
Continue on WI 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 60
12
Turn sharp right onto Lindsay Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lindsay Road
13
Turn left onto CTH J
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway J
14
At end of road, turn right onto WI 113; CTH J
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on WI 113
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 113
16
Continue on WI 113
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 113
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on WI 113
0.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Merrimac Ferry
18
Continue on WI 113
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto WI 78
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto School Street
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
21
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 39; I 90
Merge onto I 39; I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Lindsay Road
Turn sharp right onto Lindsay Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
WI 78 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto WI 78 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 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 | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
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
Merrimac, WI
Late night in Merrimac on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Burke, WI
33 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
21 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 28m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 39 and State Highway 113. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 50.5 miles on I 39, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. As you transition to State Highway 113, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a different feel as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, efficient journey for the most part.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and State Highway 113. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 39; I 90.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 39; I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 55.2 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 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: at 4.2 miles (I 39; I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 55.2 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Merrimac, 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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