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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Bevent, WI is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.81 mi
03h 19m
Flight
145.26 mi
233.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.81 mi
Kilometers
282.94 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bevent
Sat, May 2, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-02T14:04
Arrive Bevent
Sat, May 2, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
87.9 mi
01h 39m
To Bevent
87.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 153: Mosinee, Elderon

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 153

    11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 153

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 153

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 153

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 153

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 153

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
94.5 mi · 54%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 37%
State Highway 153
15.3 mi · 9%
WI 153
0.27 mi
WI 78 South
0.21 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

94.5 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 39m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bevent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from City of Janesville and 87.9 miles from Bevent.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bevent.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Bevent. Straight-line distance: 145.26 mi (233.78 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
Bevent

#2 Bevent

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population1,111
Coordinates44.7705300, -89.3895600
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Bevent (-89.38956, 44.77053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.48 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.4 gal · 46.96 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.37 $52.74
Premium $4.65 $28.85 $57.71
Diesel $5.30 $32.88 $65.77

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Bevent. The current time is 14:04:45.

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.