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Trip from Oregon, 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

48m

Distance

30.6 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Oregon, WI, WI

Oregon, WI

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown City of Janesville, WI, WI

City of Janesville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick jaunt through the heart of the Midwest, the 30.6-mile trip from Oregon, Wisconsin to Janesville is an efficient choice. Covering this distance typically takes about 48 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize US Highway 14, US 51, and County Highway M to navigate between these two Wisconsin locales. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $5, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the duration is well under an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging, allowing you to easily complete the journey and return home within a few hours. It is a straightforward, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination with minimal logistical stress.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 14 21.7 mi 30m
US 51 3.4 mi 6m
County Highway M 1.6 mi 2m
West Bullard Road 1.5 mi 2m
Janesville Street 1 mi 2m
North Tupper Road 0.6 mi <1m
East Court Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 14 — 21.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, WI and City of Janesville, WI.

1

Start on South Main Street

81 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left

122 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn right onto CTH MM

1.0 mi · 2 min · Janesville Street
4

Enter roundabout

15 ft · 1 sec
5

Continue

0.3 mi · 1 min
6

Turn straight onto US 14

4.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
7

Enter roundabout onto US 14

115 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 14
8

Continue on US 14

3.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 14
9

Turn left onto West Bullard Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Bullard Road
10

Turn right onto North Tupper Road

0.6 mi · 50 sec · North Tupper Road
11

Turn right onto CTH M

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway M
12

Turn left onto US 14

13 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14
13

Turn right onto US 51; CTH F

3.4 mi · 6 min · US 51; CTH F
14

Turn left onto East Court Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Court Street
15

Arrive at destination

East Court Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evansville, WI

15 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.

Popular next leg

Evansville, WI to City of Janesville, WI

18.2 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Janesville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evansville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Oregon, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 14 / US Highway 14

Enter roundabout onto US 14 / US Highway 14

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
10 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Bullard Road

Turn left onto West Bullard Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | North Tupper Road

Turn right onto North Tupper Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.78 one way

$9.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.25 $10.51
premium $4.89 $5.89 $11.78
diesel $5.61 $6.76 $13.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.68 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oregon, WI

Late night in Oregon on Sunday

Local time

5:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Janesville, WI

Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday

Local time

5:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Evansville, WI

15 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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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, as roughly 82 percent of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. The road feels consistent and reliable, anchored by a significant 21.7-mile stretch on US Highway 14 that allows for steady progress. You will find that the transition between the highway segments and local roads is relatively seamless, offering a mix of fast-paced driving and shorter regional connections. While the route is designed for efficiency rather than technical complexity, the varying road types keep the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate slog. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a predictable rhythm, providing a comfortable environment for commuters and travelers alike.

82% 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: 21.7 mi on US Highway 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and US 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 10 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

967 ft 820 ft

Total Climb

99 ft

Total Descent

191 ft

Highest Point

967 ft

~4.4 mi in

Elevation Range

148 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on US Highway 14. 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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