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

The driving distance from Brookfield, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
71.19 mi
01h 14m
Flight
52.74 mi
84.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.74 mi
Kilometers
84.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.19 mi
Kilometers
114.57 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 29, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Brookfield
Wed, Apr 29, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-29T04:40
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 29, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Brookfield
33.8 mi
00h 37m
To City of Janesville
37.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Avenue

    740 ft · 17 sec · West North Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    131 m · 14 sec · Pilgrim Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on North Moorland Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · North Moorland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    41.3 mi · 44 min · Rock Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
41.3 mi · 58%
North Moorland Road
5.61 mi · 8%
US 14
3.58 mi · 5%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Pilgrim Parkway East
1.69 mi · 2%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

41.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 37m from Brookfield
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Brookfield 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 Brookfield to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Brookfield and 37.3 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Brookfield and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 52.74 mi (84.88 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
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: West North Avenue (-88.106484, 43.060451)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and City of Janesville. The current time is 04:40:54.

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.