Origin
Sturtevant, WI
Late night in Sturtevant on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturtevant, 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 34m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturtevant, WI
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City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Sturtevant to Janesville, expect a straightforward 65.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Midwest drive. Navigating through the Wisconsin landscape, you will find this path both efficient and manageable. It serves as a reliable connection between these two locations, offering a practical way to reach your destination without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Sturtevant, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durand Avenue | 17 mi | 27m |
| US 14 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| I 43 | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Burlington Bypass | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruger Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Durand Avenue
— 17 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturtevant, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto 90th Street
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
90th Street
4
Turn right onto WI 11
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Durand Avenue
5
Continue on WI 11
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Durand Avenue
6
Turn left onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burlington Bypass
7
Continue on WI 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
12
Merge onto US 14
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
13
Turn left onto US 14; WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 14; WI 11
14
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
16
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
17
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
18
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
19
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
20
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 65.7 miles in one go, so there is no pressure to plan for formal rest stops unless you prefer to take a break. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, though your $10 budget should comfortably get you to Janesville. Since the route relies on a combination of Durand Avenue, US 14, and I-43, stay alert for transitions between these road types to ensure you stay on track. Enjoy the convenience of a trip that fits easily into a single morning or afternoon window.
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 32.8 miles from Sturtevant, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 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 18m
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 Sturtevant, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sturtevant, WI
This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Sturtevant, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Durand Avenue for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Sturtevant, 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 0 and 47.4 — 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
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
90th Street
Turn left onto 90th Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
47°F
Burlington, WI
33 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
11 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 34m 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 features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway segments. You will spend about 56% of your travel time on highways, utilizing I-43 to make steady progress across the region. The drive begins with a 17-mile stretch on Durand Avenue, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment before transitioning onto US 14. Because the route blends different road types, the pace shifts as you move from local thoroughfares to larger transit corridors. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps you engaged without the monotony often found on purely interstate travel.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Durand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 65.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (I 43): 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.
On the drive from Sturtevant, WI to City of Janesville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Janesville along the way.
Janesville
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 miles on Durand Avenue. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (I 43): 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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