Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Morning in Paddock Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, 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 18m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Paddock Lake to the City of Janesville covers a distance of 56.4 miles, with an estimated travel time of 1 hour and 4 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a modest fuel cost of around $9 for this relatively short excursion. The route offers a local driving experience, characterized by frequent turns, rather than a high-speed highway traverse. As both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Wisconsin, you'll be exploring familiar territory throughout your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| I 43 | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 50 | 10 mi | 13m |
| 75th Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Geneva Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruger Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
244th Avenue
2
Continue on 245th Avenue
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
245th Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 69th Place
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
69th Place
4
Turn left onto 248th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
248th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto WI 50
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
75th Street
6
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on WI 50
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
7.8 mi
·
8 min
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 321
Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
13
Merge onto I 43
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
16
Merge onto US 14
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
17
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 14; WI 11
18
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
19
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
20
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
21
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
22
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
23
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
24
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
25
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Paddock Lake, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 50 / 75th Street
At end of road, turn right onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Navigation decision point
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 321
Toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, indicating a more engaging and less monotonous experience than a straight highway shot. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 56.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course. Expect a driving experience that keeps you actively involved with the road, rather than one where you can simply set cruise control and zone out.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on US 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 14 and I 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paddock Lake, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Cth Nn: Beloit, Milwaukee, Beloit and Janesville.
Cth Nn: Beloit
24.4 mi in
|
~34m
Milwaukee
24.4 mi in
|
~34m
Beloit
24.5 mi in
|
~34m
Janesville
37.7 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on US 14. 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 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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