How far is City of Janesville, WI from Cedar Grove, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Cedar Grove, WI is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
117.43 mi
02h 24m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.43 mi
Kilometers
188.99 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-04T22:21
Arrive Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Muskego
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
58.7 mi
01h 12m
To Cedar Grove
58.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sauk Trail Road

    1860 ft · 43 sec · Sauk Trail Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Union Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Union Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1221 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    829 ft · 36 sec · Center Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
56 mi · 48%
North-South Freeway
45.8 mi · 39%
I 43
1.1 mi · 1%
East Union Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

49.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muskego
01h 12m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Muskego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from City of Janesville and 58.8 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Muskego

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Muskego and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muskego.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

18 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

73 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 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
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,115
Coordinates43.5697200, -87.8234200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Cedar Grove (-87.82342, 43.56972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.69 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.38 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Cedar Grove. The current time is 22:21:12.

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.