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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Arena, WI is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
71.05 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.28 mi
90.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.05 mi
Kilometers
114.34 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arena
Fri, May 22, 3:33 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Fri, May 22, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-22T01:54
Arrive Arena
Fri, May 22, 3:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Monona
WI

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
35.5 mi
00h 49m
To Arena
35.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard

    1216 ft · 48 sec · Greenway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive

    1354 ft · 40 sec · John Q Hammons Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way

    6 m · 1 sec · Deming Way

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Deming Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    6.4 mi · 9 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 14

    5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1347 ft · 1 min · Willow Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Street

    57 m · 10 sec · South Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
31.6 mi · 44%
South Beltline Highway
14.5 mi · 20%
US Highway 14
8.47 mi · 12%
University Avenue
6.36 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.89 mi · 8%
US 12 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monona
00h 49m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Arena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from City of Janesville and 35.5 miles from Arena.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:12 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 Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Arena.

Stop Ideas Near Monona

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

2 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

5 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

47 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Arena. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.58 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
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#2 Arena

Civil town in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population1,497
Coordinates43.1655500, -89.9129000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Arena (-89.9129, 43.16555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 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 00m
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
9.49 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Arena. The current time is 01:54:23.

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.