Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Mount Morris, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
127.3 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
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 Morris, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville, WI to Mount Morris, WI is 127.3 miles and takes about 2h 33m via I 39 and State Highways, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, primarily traversing Wisconsin. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have plenty of time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. This route is ideal for travelers seeking a quick and uncomplicated connection between these two Wisconsin points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 100.8 mi | 1h 48m |
| State Highway 21 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 152 | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Milton Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Follett Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Cambridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Mount Morris Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wautoma Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 100.8 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Mount Morris, 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 39
Exit 108A; 108B
Toward WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 39
39 mi
·
42 min
·
I 39
Exit 108B
Toward I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
10
Keep slight right at fork
154 ft
·
3 sec
11
Merge onto WI 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Follett Drive
12
Continue on WI 21
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wautoma Road
13
Continue on WI 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
14
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 22
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cambridge Street
15
Turn right onto WI 21; WI 22; WI 73
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn left onto WI 152
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 152
17
Turn right onto WI 152
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Mount Morris Avenue
18
Continue on WI 152
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 152
19
At end of road, turn right onto CTH W
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway W
20
Arrive at destination
CTH W
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 33 minutes, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion. Aim to depart from Janesville in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of just over 100 miles on I 39, you won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer interstate segment, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The flexibility of a one-day trip means you can adjust your departure time as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Morris, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Janesville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Janesville, WI
This is one driving day of about 127.3 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from City of Janesville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 100.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 miles.
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 0 and 105.3 — 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
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.
9
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39 toward WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 108A; 108B
Toward WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Porta...
5
105 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.90 one way
$39.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.50 | $49.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.82 | $8.15 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Morris, WI
Late night in Mount Morris on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Portage, WI
64 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 33m 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 94% of the route utilizing major highways like I 39. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 100.8-mile segment on I 39 where you can settle into a steady pace. While State Highway 21 and State Highway 152 do offer some variation, the dominant character of this route is its interstate nature. Be prepared for a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.8 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and State Highway 21. You will hit about 14 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
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 127.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.2 miles (I 39; I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (I 39): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Mount Morris, WI, road signs point toward Portage, Wausau and Necedah.
Portage
65.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via I 39
Wausau
65.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via I 39
Necedah
105 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 127.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.8 miles on I 39. 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 Morris, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 39; I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (I 39): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Mount Morris, 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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