How far is Arena, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Arena, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arena and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arena and City of Janesville.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South Street
57 m · 10 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Willow Street
1347 ft · 1 min · Willow Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 14
5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on State Street
2491 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
4.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto US 12 East, US 14 East: Madison
15.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville, Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arena and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39
Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
28.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Arena and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arena to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Arena and 39.6 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arena and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Monona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arena and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.58 km).
#1 Arena
Civil town in Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 43.1655500, -89.9129000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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