Origin
Delavan, WI
Night in Delavan on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delavan, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delavan, WI
Wikimedia Commons
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 20.4-mile drive from Delavan, WI, to the City of Janesville, WI, will take you about 33 minutes. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on State Highway 11, with some time on East Racine Street and East Walworth Avenue. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, this is a very budget-friendly journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 11 | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Walworth Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruger Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 11
— 15.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on WI 11; CTH O
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Walworth Avenue
2
Continue on WI 11; CTH O
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Walworth Avenue
3
Continue on WI 11
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 11
4
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
6
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
7
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
8
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
9
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
10
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 18.1 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Randall Avenue
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CTH MM / Ruger Avenue
Turn left onto CTH MM / Ruger Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Court Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
City of Janesville, WI
Night in City of Janesville on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 75% of this route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.4 miles on State Highway 11, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to settle in. This segment is designed for efficient travel, minimizing the need for frequent stops or complex navigation. The roads are generally straightforward, providing a smooth and predictable driving experience from start to finish.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on State Highway 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 11 and East Racine Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in near WI 11 / East Racine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Delavan, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 33m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.4 miles (South Randall Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Delavan, WI
Full guide →Delavan is a city in central, western Walworth County, in Southeast Wisconsin. Delavan is home to Lake Delavan and Comus Lakes, and to Lake Lawn Resort.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on State Highway 11. 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 18.1 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.4 miles (South Randall Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Janesville, 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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