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

The driving distance from Cicero, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
148.6 mi
02h 44m
Flight
134.15 mi
215.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.15 mi
Kilometers
215.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.6 mi
Kilometers
239.15 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-05-12T17:36
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
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
Waupun
WI

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Cicero
74.4 mi
01h 22m
To City of Janesville
74.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cicero Road

    22 m · 8 sec · Cicero Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road X

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road X

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road VV

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 64%
I 41 South
24.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 47
8.96 mi · 6%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.08 mi · 2%
North Lynndale Drive
3.04 mi · 2%
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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupun
01h 22m from Cicero
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cicero and 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 Cicero to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Waupun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Cicero and 74.3 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Waupun

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

1 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 134.15 mi (215.89 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Civil town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,103
Coordinates44.5736000, -88.3873200
Altitude262
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: Cicero Road (-88.387314, 44.573762)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and City of Janesville. The current time is 17:36:29.

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.