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

The driving distance from Cashton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
164.78 mi
02h 37m
Flight
115.01 mi
185.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.01 mi
Kilometers
185.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.78 mi
Kilometers
265.18 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Cashton
Sun, May 31, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cashton
2026-05-31T13:10
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cashton
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Cashton
72.8 mi
01h 18m
To City of Janesville
92 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2442 ft · 41 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on Cashton Avenue

    1607 ft · 27 sec · Cashton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto County Road P

    3007 ft · 1 min · County Road P

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway P

    12.6 mi · 20 min · County Highway P

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Railroad Street

    1109 ft · 32 sec · West Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  19. 19

    Continue on West Flint Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 31 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wright Street

    1858 ft · 54 sec · Wright Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  24. 24

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wright Street
58.5 mi · 36%
I 39
33.3 mi · 20%
County Highway P
12.6 mi · 8%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 8%
State Highway 33
8.83 mi · 5%
State Highway 71
4.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wright Street

Merge slight left

57.9 mi · 01h 02m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 18m from Cashton
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cashton 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 Cashton to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Cashton and 92 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cashton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 115.01 mi (185.09 km).

Cashton

#1 Cashton

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

Population1,111
Coordinates43.7419100, -90.7793000
Altitude415
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: South Street (-90.779238, 43.741976)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22.01 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 44.02 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cashton and City of Janesville. The current time is 13:10:03.

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.