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

The driving distance from Ashford, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
87.81 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.21 mi
112.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.21 mi
Kilometers
112.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.81 mi
Kilometers
141.32 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Ashford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-19T03:34
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
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
Watertown
WI

City in Jefferson County, New York

From Ashford
42.8 mi
00h 51m
To City of Janesville
45 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 67

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  2. 2

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    1347 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 67

    3.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 67

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 67

    48 m · 2 sec · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 67

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on North Milwaukee Street

    2231 ft · 40 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mayville Street

    2559 ft · 43 sec · Mayville Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Horicon Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Horicon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Street

    2487 ft · 49 sec · West Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
59.1 mi · 67%
State Highway 67
10.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 28
4.28 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.62 mi · 3%
State Highway 33
2.21 mi · 3%
Horicon Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Continue straight

34.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 51m from Ashford
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashford and Mostly 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 Ashford to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Ashford and 45 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashford and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watertown, 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 Watertown.

RAIL

Columbus

28 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

30 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

49 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

50 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 70.21 mi (112.99 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,764
Coordinates43.5869400, -88.3706600
Altitude319
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: State Highway 67 (-88.37066, 43.587017)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and City of Janesville. The current time is 03:34:31.

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.