Origin
Mayville, WI
Late night in Mayville on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayville, 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 38m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayville, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Mayville, WI to Janesville, WI is 71 miles and takes about 1h 38m via WI 26, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick regional hop. You'll be on main roads for most of the journey, so expect a consistent travel experience. Consider this for a simple, no-fuss day trip where efficiency is key.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Mayville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 26 | 34.8 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 26 | 24.3 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 28 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 33 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Horicon Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 26
— 34.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayville, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on this road
244 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Allen Street
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
Allen Street
3
Turn left onto South School Street
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
South School Street
4
Turn right onto WI 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Horicon Street
5
Continue on WI 28; CTH TW
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
6
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Lake Street
7
Turn left onto WI 33
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Vine Street
8
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barstow Street
9
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on WI 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 33
12
Turn left onto WI 26
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 26
13
Continue on WI 26
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Turn right onto CTH W
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Street
15
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Western Avenue
16
Turn right onto WI 26; CTH S
23 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 26
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on WI 26
35 mi
·
45 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
19
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or afternoon will easily allow you to complete the 71-mile trip before dark. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's wise to ensure you have adequate gas before you depart Mayville, as there are no designated stops on this route. The longest stretch is about 35 miles on WI 26, so plan accordingly if you anticipate needing a break.
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 35.5 miles from Mayville, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mayville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mayville, WI
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Mayville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WI 26 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Mayville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Allen Street
Turn left onto Allen Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South School Street
Turn left onto South School Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 28 / Horicon Street
Turn right onto WI 28 / Horicon Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 33 / West Lake Street
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 26; CTH S / State Highway 26
Turn right onto WI 26; CTH S / State Highway 26
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 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 | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 38m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend a good amount of time on WI 26, including a longest stretch of 34.8 miles without needing to turn. The character of the drive is largely consistent, offering a smooth and direct path between Mayville and Janesville. Expect minimal interruptions as you cover the 71 miles, making it an efficient transit.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on WI 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 26 and State Highway 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allen Street.
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 38m drive. You will face about 12 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 (Allen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 28 / Horicon Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 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: near the start (Allen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 28 / Horicon 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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