Origin
Fairfield, WI
Late night in Fairfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short, 14.6-mile journey from Fairfield to the City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 23 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on US 14 and East Racine Street, with a portion on County Highway C, and about 65% of the drive is on highways. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, this is a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. There are no planned stops, making it a straightforward transit between two points within the same state. Consider this a quick connection rather than an extensive exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| County Highway C | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruger Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bradford Town Hall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on East Bradford Town Hall Road
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bradford Town Hall Road
2
Continue on CTH C
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway C
3
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 14; WI 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 14; WI 11
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CTH MM / Ruger Avenue
Turn left onto CTH MM / Ruger Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Court Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
19 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
23m 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?
The drive is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 65% of the total mileage. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.5 miles on US 14, offering a consistent pace. While the route involves some county highway, the overall feel is that of efficient transit on well-maintained roads. Expect a steady drive with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares, making it a predictable and uncomplicated experience behind the wheel.
65% 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: 9.5 mi on US 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 14 and East Racine Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 14; WI 11.
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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (US 14; WI 11): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles (East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 1.4 miles (US 14; WI 11): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles (East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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