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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Cedarburg, WI is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
90.93 mi
02h 02m
Flight
66.87 mi
107.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.87 mi
Kilometers
107.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.93 mi
Kilometers
146.33 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T08:11
Arrive Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From City of Janesville
45.4 mi
01h 01m
To Cedarburg
45.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

    643 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

    722 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 76th Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wauwatosa Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
51.2 mi · 56%
Zoo Freeway
12.7 mi · 14%
Wauwatosa Road
4 mi · 4%
North 76th Street
3.07 mi · 3%
West Good Hope Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
01h 01m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cedarburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from City of Janesville and 45.5 miles from Cedarburg.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Cedarburg.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.62 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
Cedarburg

#2 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Cedarburg. The current time is 08:11:04.

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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.