Origin
Farmington, WI
Night in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, 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
56m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.3-mile drive from Farmington to the City of Janesville in Wisconsin is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 56 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient journey. You'll spend most of your time on WI 26, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive. This trip is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 26 | 32.7 mi | 42m |
| County Road B | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| North Garfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Milwaukee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Memorial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 26
— 32.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on CTH B
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road B
2
Continue on CTH B
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Street
3
Turn left onto WI 26
33 mi
·
42 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
5
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Farmington, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WI 26
Turn left onto WI 26
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
37.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Memorial Drive
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
3
38.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
East Court Street
Turn right onto East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4 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
56m 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 drive that leans heavily towards highway travel, with 85% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The bulk of your time will be spent on WI 26, covering a significant 32.7 miles without interruption. This section likely offers a consistent, straightforward driving experience. As you transition to County Road B and then North Garfield Avenue closer to Janesville, you might notice a slight change in road type, but the overall profile remains highway-centric. It’s a route designed for efficient movement rather than leisurely sightseeing.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on WI 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 26 and County Road B. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near WI 26.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 56m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (WI 26): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (East Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (East Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 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: at 5 miles (WI 26): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (East Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 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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