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

The driving distance from Bevent, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
160.9 mi
02h 35m
Flight
145.26 mi
233.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.9 mi
Kilometers
258.95 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Bevent
Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bevent
2026-05-02T12:48
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bevent
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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Bevent
87.9 mi
01h 17m
To City of Janesville
73 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 153

    3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 153

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 153

    11.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 153

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point

    1814 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bevent 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
124 mi · 77%
I 39
33.3 mi · 21%
State Highway 153
15.4 mi · 10%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
WI 26
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Continue straight

73.1 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 17m from Bevent
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bevent and Widespread Frost then 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 Bevent to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Bevent and 73 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bevent and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bevent and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 145.26 mi (233.78 km).

Bevent

#1 Bevent

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population1,111
Coordinates44.7705300, -89.3895600
Altitude372
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 153 (-89.389548, 44.770613)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bevent and City of Janesville. The current time is 12:48:44.

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.