Origin
Richfield, WI
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, 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 47m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 79-mile drive from Richfield, WI to the City of Janesville, WI is a straightforward one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 47 minutes. With 81% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive primarily utilizing WI 26 and East-West Freeway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $12 for this route, which is entirely within the Midwest region. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop. It's an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Richfield, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 26 | 33.6 mi | 44m |
| East-West Freeway | 24 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 164 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Lovers Lane | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Holy Hill Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ryan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 26
— 33.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on Depot Street
71 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn left onto WI 175
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 175
3
Enter roundabout onto WI 167
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holy Hill Road
4
Continue on WI 167
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Holy Hill Road
5
Enter roundabout
220 ft
·
3 sec
6
Continue
521 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn straight onto WI 164
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lovers Lane
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 164
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 164
9
Continue on WI 164
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 164
10
Turn right onto CTH K
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
11
Turn left onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
12
Turn left onto CTH KF
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
13
Continue on CTH KF
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ryan Street
14
Turn left onto West Wisconsin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
15
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Avenue
17
Continue on CTH G
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
18
Take the ramp
115 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 94 West
19
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
20
Merge onto I 94
24 mi
·
25 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 267
Toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
320 ft
·
9 sec
Toward WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto WI 26
34 mi
·
44 min
·
WI 26
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
25
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
26
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
27
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 47-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though an early start can help you beat any potential local traffic. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or before your longest stretch on WI 26. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and it's always wise to top up before setting off or when you see a convenient station. This is a short enough trip that you won't need to split it, allowing you to arrive at your destination the same day.
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 39.5 miles from Richfield, WI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 Richfield, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Richfield, WI
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Richfield, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WI 26 for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Richfield, 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 0.4 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 167 / Holy Hill Road
Enter roundabout onto WI 167 / Holy Hill Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 164 / State Highway 164
Enter roundabout onto WI 164 / State Highway 164
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 267
Toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
9
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Cre...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.35 one way
$24.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
40 mi in
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
18 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
1h 47m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with over 80% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience a highway-style journey for most of the 79 miles, including a continuous stretch of 33.6 miles on WI 26. While primarily highway, the route incorporates sections of State Highway 164, offering a slight variation in the driving experience. Expect a smooth and direct ride for the majority of your travel time.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on WI 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 26 and East-West Freeway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WI 167 / Holy Hill Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 79 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 0.4 miles (WI 167 / Holy Hill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8 miles (WI 164 / State Highway 164): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Richfield, WI and City of Janesville, WI, road signs point toward Johnson Creek, Jefferson and Fort Atkinson.
Johnson Creek
44.6 mi in
|
~1h
Jefferson
44.8 mi in
|
~1h
Fort Atkinson
44.8 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 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: at 0.4 miles (WI 167 / Holy Hill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8 miles (WI 164 / State Highway 164): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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