How far is Adams, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Adams, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.14 mi
01h 53m
Flight
96.64 mi
155.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.14 mi
Kilometers
177.25 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adams
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adams
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

From Adams
54.9 mi
00h 56m
To City of Janesville
55.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adams and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adams and City of Janesville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    50 m · 11 sec · West Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    23.5 mi · 32 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adams and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
48.9 mi · 44%
I 39
33.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 21%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 56m from Adams
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adams and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adams to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Adams and 55.3 miles from City of Janesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Adams and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.

RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adams and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 96.64 mi (155.52 km).

Adams

#1 Adams

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,382
Coordinates43.9560800, -89.8181800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.81825, 43.956079)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.54 $33.09
Premium $4.65 $18.10 $36.21
Diesel $5.30 $20.63 $41.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Adams and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:59:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.