Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Richfield, 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 47m
Distance
79.4 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
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
Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
This 79.4-mile drive from Janesville, WI, to Richfield, WI, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. You'll be spending about 63% of your time on highways, making it a primarily highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory. This trip offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 24 mi | 25m |
| WI 26 | 19.9 mi | 24m |
| Milton Avenue | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 164 | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Lovers Lane | 4 mi | 5m |
| Holy Hill Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 24 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Richfield, 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
20 mi
·
24 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 94
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 291
Toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
228 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CTH G: Pewaukee
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto WI 318
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
11
Continue on CTH G
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Avenue
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on West Wisconsin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
14
Turn right onto CTH KF
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ryan Street
15
Continue on CTH KF
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
16
Turn right onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
17
Turn right onto CTH K
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
18
Turn slight left
524 ft
·
22 sec
19
Turn left onto WI 164
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 164
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 164
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
21
Continue on WI 164
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lovers Lane
22
Enter roundabout onto WI 167
32 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holy Hill Road
23
Continue on WI 167
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Holy Hill Road
24
Enter roundabout onto WI 175
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 175
25
Continue on WI 175
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 175
26
Turn right onto Depot Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Street
27
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under two hours, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can leave Janesville at your leisure, perhaps after morning traffic has cleared. There are no explicitly recommended stops in the data, so consider packing snacks and drinks to minimize any necessary breaks. The longest stretch is 24 miles on I-94, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. The $12 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it’s always wise to have a little extra buffer.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 52m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richfield, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving City of Janesville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Janesville, WI
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from City of Janesville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 24 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 34.4 and 75.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH G: Pewaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward CTH G: Pewaukee
5
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
WI 167 / Holy Hill Road
Enter roundabout onto WI 167 / Holy Hill Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.41 one way
$24.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Richfield, WI
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
40 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
18 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 47m 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?
Expect a highway-centric journey for this trip. Approximately 63% of the drive will be on highways, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 24 miles on I-94. While the route utilizes main roads like WI 26 and Milton Avenue, the overall profile is that of a highway-focused drive. This suggests a generally faster pace with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops compared to a more rural or scenic route. The road character remains fairly consistent, emphasizing efficient travel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and WI 26. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 79.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Richfield, WI, road signs point toward Cth G: Pewaukee and Waukesha.
Cth G: Pewaukee
58.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Waukesha
58.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on I 94. 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Richfield, 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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