Origin
Friendship, WI
Morning in Friendship on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendship, 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
2h 18m
Distance
110.7 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendship, WI
Gustavo Fring
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Friendship, WI to City of Janesville, WI is 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 18m via I 39 and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a straightforward drive through the Midwest. It's a short, highway-focused journey that's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, so expect a relatively quick transit from point A to point B. Plan for this to be an efficient drive, perfect for when you need to get from one spot to another without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Friendship, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 67.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| State Highway 13 | 23.5 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 16 | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| Milton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| North Garfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Memorial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 67.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on West 4th Street
152 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto WI 13
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on WI 13
23 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 13
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on WI 16
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout
17 ft
·
1 sec
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto I 39
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 39
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 39
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; I 90
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 39; I 90
Toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
12
Keep slight right at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
13
Turn slight right onto WI 26
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
15
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 18m duration and 110.7 miles, this is easily a same-day trip. Starting in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. The longest stretch without a break is 67.2 miles on I 39, so consider a quick stop before or after that segment for fuel or a stretch. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, you should be able to easily budget for gas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point of that 67.2-mile stretch on I 39, as services might be less frequent than you'd expect on a major interstate.
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 55.4 miles from Friendship, WI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Friendship, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Friendship, WI
This is one driving day of about 110.7 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Friendship, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 67.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Friendship, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.2 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 13 / Main Street
Turn right onto WI 13 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
74.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
I 39; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; I 90 toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
7
107.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26: State Highway 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
6
107.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26 South: Janesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.31 one way
$34.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Morning in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Portage, WI
55 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
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
2h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the journey on interstates and state highways. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 67.2 miles on I 39. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely be on faster, more direct roads for the majority of the trip. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the 2h 18m duration. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing, but rather for efficient travel between your starting point in Friendship and your destination in Janesville.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.2 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and State Highway 13. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 13 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 110.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (WI 13 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles (I 39): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.1 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.2 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Janesville, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 13 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles (I 39): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.1 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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