Origin
Edgerton, WI
Late night in Edgerton on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgerton, 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
19m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgerton, WI
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City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Edgerton and Janesville, this 11.9-mile trip is an ideal choice. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip for those needing to move between these two Midwestern towns. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head back whenever you are ready. It serves as a practical, no-fuss transit option for anyone traveling within Wisconsin.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 51 | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| East Court Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lord Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 51
— 10.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on US 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 51
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Street
3
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 51
4
Turn left onto East Court Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Street
5
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Court Street
Turn left onto East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
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
1 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
19m 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 route is defined by efficiency, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—10.8 miles to be exact—on US Highway 51, which provides a consistent and predictable pace. As you transition from the highway onto East Court Street and North Main Street, the feel of the road shifts from an open stretch to a more local, urban environment. Expect a steady, uninterrupted flow for nearly the entire duration of the trip. The drive is designed for those who value getting from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on US Highway 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 51 and East Court Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near East Court Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Edgerton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 19m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.5 miles (East Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on US Highway 51. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.5 miles (East Court Street): 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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