Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Morning in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to New Glarus, 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 2m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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
New Glarus, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville to New Glarus is 39.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via US 14 and WI-92, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is primarily on highways, offering a straightforward journey between these two Wisconsin communities. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between the two areas without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for a simple, direct passage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | 14.8 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 92 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| County Highway W | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| County Highway C | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 104 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Amidon Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Parker Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| US 51 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 14.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and New Glarus, 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
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 14; CTH F
5
Turn right onto CTH C
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th street
6
Continue on CTH C
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway C
7
At end of road, turn right onto WI 104
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 104
8
Turn left onto Amidon Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Amidon Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto WI 92
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 92
10
Turn left onto CTH W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road W
11
Continue on CTH CC; CTH W
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
County Road CC
12
Continue on CTH W
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway W
13
At end of road, turn left onto WI 69
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 69
14
Turn straight
392 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn slight right onto WI 39
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Avenue
16
Turn left onto 2nd Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Street
17
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Parker Drive
Turn right onto South Parker Drive
Navigation decision point
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CTH C / North 4th street
Turn right onto CTH C / North 4th street
Navigation decision point
5
27 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
WI 92 / State Highway 92
At end of road, turn left onto WI 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
WI 69 / State Highway 69
At end of road, turn left onto WI 69 / State Highway 69
Navigation decision point
5
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
New Glarus, WI
Morning in New Glarus on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Evansville, WI
20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 highway-focused drive covers 64% on highways, making it a relatively fast trip. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.8 miles on US 14, indicating a good portion of uninterrupted travel. The route predominantly utilizes US 14 and State Highway 92, with a brief segment on County Highway W. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal complexities, suitable for those who prefer efficient travel over winding backroads. The road character is likely to be open and direct for most of the journey.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on US 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 14 and State Highway 92. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Parker Drive.
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 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Parker Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (CTH C / North 4th street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (WI 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 14. 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 0.4 miles (South Parker Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (CTH C / North 4th street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (WI 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Glarus, 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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