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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Brookfield, WI is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
68.04 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.74 mi
84.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.74 mi
Kilometers
84.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.04 mi
Kilometers
109.5 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Wed, Apr 29, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 29, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-29T03:01
Arrive Brookfield
Wed, Apr 29, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
34 mi
00h 44m
To Brookfield
34.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH O: Moorland Road

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road

    81 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · South Moorland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Parkway East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    812 ft · 21 sec · West North Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West North Avenue

    35 m · 10 sec · West North Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
47 mi · 69%
South Moorland Road
6.06 mi · 9%
Pilgrim Parkway East
1.73 mi · 3%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
CTH O
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 44m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Isolated Rain Showers near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from City of Janesville and 34.1 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Isolated Rain Showers near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 52.74 mi (84.88 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
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Brookfield (-88.10648, 43.06057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Brookfield. The current time is 03:01:15.

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.