How far is Cedar Grove, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.38 mi
01h 56m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.38 mi
Kilometers
187.29 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Mon, May 4, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-05-04T20:50
Arrive City of Janesville
Mon, May 4, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
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
Muskego
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Cedar Grove
58.1 mi
00h 58m
To City of Janesville
58.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    829 ft · 42 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1221 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Union Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Sauk Trail Road

    927 ft · 19 sec · Sauk Trail Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    40.3 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  24. 24

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 39%
Sauk Trail Road
40.5 mi · 35%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 4%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 3%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muskego
00h 58m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Grove and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Muskego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Cedar Grove and 58.3 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Grove and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Muskego

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Muskego and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muskego.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

18 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

73 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,115
Coordinates43.5697200, -87.8234200
Altitude219
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: Center Avenue (-87.82347, 43.568846)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and City of Janesville. The current time is 20:50:06.

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.