Origin
Janesville, WI
Late night in Janesville on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Janesville, WI to New Berlin, 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
1h 17m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Janesville, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.2-mile drive from Janesville, WI to New Berlin, WI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-43, with connections via US-14 and East Delavan Drive, the route offers a quick transition between two points within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for a short journey. Given its brevity, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your departure time and can make the trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 40.9 mi | 43m |
| US 14 | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| East Delavan Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East County Road O | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Beloit Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 40.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Janesville, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Beloit Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Beloit Avenue
5
Turn left onto CTH O
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Delavan Drive
6
Continue on CTH O
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road O
7
Turn right onto US 14; WI 11
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 14; WI 11
8
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge onto I 43
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
267 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
13
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Moorland Road
15
Continue on CTH O
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Moorland Road
16
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Janesville, 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
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saint Lawrence Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
19 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
4
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.72 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:57AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:23AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
12 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
1h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 experience on this route, with 89% of the journey taking place on interstates and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.9 miles on I-43, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of US-14 and East Delavan Drive suggests some variation in road type and speed as you get closer to your destination. This profile means you'll likely spend most of your time in the fast lane, making good time.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Saint Lawrence Avenue.
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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Lawrence Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,043 ft
788 ft
Total Climb
557 ft
Total Descent
485 ft
Highest Point
1,043 ft
~31.1 mi in
Elevation Range
255 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (Saint Lawrence Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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