Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Morning in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Oak Grove, 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 14m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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
Oak Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville to Oak Grove is 56.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via WI 26 and Milton Avenue, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. You'll mostly be on highway stretches, making it a straightforward drive. If you're looking for a quick hop between these two Wisconsin locations without much fuss, this route fits the bill. It's designed for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 26 | 40.9 mi | 49m |
| Milton Avenue | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| County Road A | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Milwaukee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arbor Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 26
— 40.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Oak Grove, 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
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Milton Avenue
5
Continue on WI 26
21 mi
·
26 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on WI 26
20 mi
·
23 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CTH A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road A
8
Turn right onto Arbor Road
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
Arbor Road
9
Arrive at destination
Arbor Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.9 — 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
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Milton Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
CTH A / County Road A
Turn left onto CTH A / County Road A
Navigation decision point
4
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Arbor Road
Turn right onto Arbor Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Oak Grove, WI
Morning in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Jefferson, WI
28 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
2 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 14m 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 heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 40.9 miles on WI 26, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. The route begins on WI 26 before transitioning to Milton Avenue and eventually County Road A. Expect a profile that leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The highway-focused nature means you'll likely encounter more direct travel with fewer interruptions.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on WI 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 26 and Milton Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Oak Grove, WI is easy. At 1h 14m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.3 miles (Milton Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on WI 26. 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 0.3 miles (Milton Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Grove, 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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