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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Addison, WI is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
79.29 mi
01h 48m
Flight
60.29 mi
97.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.29 mi
Kilometers
97.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.61 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
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
Watertown
WI

City in Jefferson County, New York

From City of Janesville
39.6 mi
00h 54m
To Addison
39.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 33

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Trail

    948 ft · 42 sec · Yellowstone Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 73%
State Highway 33
14.8 mi · 19%
State Highway 26
1.49 mi · 2%
East Lake Street
1.16 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 54m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from City of Janesville and 39.6 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

28 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

30 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

49 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

50 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Addison. Straight-line distance: 60.29 mi (97.03 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,442
Coordinates43.4227800, -88.3745400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Addison (-88.37454, 43.42278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Addison. The current time is 15:56:25.

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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.