Origin
Lodi, WI
Late night in Lodi on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lodi, 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
1h 10m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, WI
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City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 58.8-mile drive from Lodi, Wisconsin, to the City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. With 93% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive designed for efficiency, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, so budget accordingly. You'll primarily be navigating on I-39 and State Highway 60, with Milton Avenue also playing a role in reaching your destination. This is a classic Midwest road trip, moving you through familiar territory without significant changes in scenery or driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 50.8 mi | 54m |
| State Highway 60 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Milton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Garfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Portage Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Memorial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 50.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on WI 113
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portage Street
3
Continue on WI 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 60
4
Enter roundabout
46 ft
·
2 sec
5
Continue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
10
Keep slight right at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
11
Turn slight right onto WI 26
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
13
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Lodi, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
$9.19 one way
$18.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Cottage Grove, WI
29 mi in
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
1h 10m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 58.8-mile trip, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.8 miles on I-39, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the highway dominates, the inclusion of State Highway 60 and Milton Avenue suggests a slight shift in road type as you approach your destination, potentially transitioning from high-speed interstate to a more local arterial road. Overall, the character is one of consistent travel, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.8 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 60. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
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 58.8 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: at 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 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 1h 10m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.8 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.
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 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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