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 Mount Horeb, 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 16m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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
Mount Horeb, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville to Mount Horeb is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via US 14, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Wisconsin. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward journey. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of time at your destination. Consider this a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Wisconsin communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 14 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| US 18 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| County Highway M | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| South Parker Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Bullard Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 51 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| US 18/151 Business | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Mount Horeb, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto South Parker Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Parker Drive
3
Continue on US 51
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
4
Turn left onto US 14; CTH F
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 14; CTH F
5
Turn right onto CTH M
343 ft
·
8 sec
·
North County Road M
6
Continue on CTH M
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway M
7
Turn left onto North Tupper Road
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Tupper Road
8
Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bullard Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 14; WI 59
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
10
Enter roundabout onto US 14
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
US Highway 14
11
Continue on US 14
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 14
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CTH MM: Oregon
13
Keep slight left at fork
343 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CTH MM: Oregon
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH MM
259 ft
·
15 sec
·
County Road MM
15
Continue on CTH MM
355 ft
·
20 sec
·
County Road MM
16
Enter roundabout onto CTH MM
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road MM
17
Continue on CTH MM
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road MM
18
Turn slight right onto CTH MM
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
CTH MM
19
Turn slight right onto CTH M
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway M
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right
275 ft
·
12 sec
21
Turn straight onto CTH PB
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Highway PB
22
Continue on CTH PB
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old County Road PB
23
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 18 West, US 151 South
24
Merge onto US 18; US 151
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 18; US 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 18 Business; US 151 Business
Toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 18 Business; US 151 Business
27
Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 18/151 Business
28
Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 18/151 Business
29
Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 18/151 Business
30
Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 18/151 Business
31
Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 18/151 Business
32
Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 18/151 Business
33
Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Springdale Street
34
Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Springdale Street
35
Enter roundabout onto WI 78; US 18 Business; US 151 Business
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Springdale Street
36
Continue on WI 78; US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Springdale Street
37
Continue on WI 78; US 18 Business; US 151 Business
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Main Street
38
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
South 2nd Street
39
Arrive at destination
South 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 14; WI 59 / US Highway 14
At end of road, turn right onto US 14; WI 59 / US Highway 14
Navigation decision point
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 14 / US Highway 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
32 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH MM: Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH MM: Oregon
6
39.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left toward US 18 West, US 151 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 18 West, US 151 South
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 18 Business; US 151 Business / US 18/151 Business
Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business / US 18/151 Business
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Mount Horeb, WI
Night in Mount Horeb on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Oregon, WI
26 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
1h 16m 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 largely highway-focused, with a 71% highway share, meaning you'll experience consistent speeds for much of the journey. You'll encounter stretches of US 14 and US 18, offering a direct path. The longest uninterrupted stretch on US 14 spans 13.1 miles, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficient travel over winding, scenic byways. The profile suggests a straightforward drive, likely with limited deviations from the main thoroughfares.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on US 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 14 and US Highway 14. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near US 14; WI 59 / US Highway 14.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 20.6 miles (US 14; WI 59 / US Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Mount Horeb, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Mm: Oregon along the way.
Cth Mm: Oregon
31.8 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on US 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Horeb, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 20.6 miles (US 14; WI 59 / US Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Horeb, 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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