Origin
Rochester, WI
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, 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 11m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Rochester to Janesville, you are looking at a straightforward 49.8-mile journey through the heart of Wisconsin. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct trip. Since the drive is entirely within the Midwest, the transition between these two locations is seamless and familiar. Because of the manageable distance and duration, there is no reason to plan for an overnight stay unless you have additional business in the area. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a reliable connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| I 43 | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| CTH JS | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Randall 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 Rochester, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto CTH J
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Rochester Street
3
Turn right onto WI 36; WI 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Pine Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
7
Continue on CTH JS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
CTH JS
8
Turn right onto WI 11
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
9
Continue on WI 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
14
Merge onto US 14
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
15
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 14; WI 11
16
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
18
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
19
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
20
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
21
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
22
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Rochester, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Pine Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 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 11m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of US 14, I-43, and State Highway 11 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.5-mile segment on US 14, which offers a steady pace for most of your time on the road. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road types, moving from the flow of the interstate to the specific requirements of state and US highways. It is an uncomplicated, functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers or winding paths.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
8/10
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 5.6 miles in near North Pine Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.6 miles (North Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Rochester, WI to City of Janesville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Janesville along the way.
Janesville
31.2 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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 5.6 miles (North Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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