How far is City of Janesville, WI from Cross Plains, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Cross Plains, WI is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Cross Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Cross Plains.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard
1216 ft · 48 sec · Greenway Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive
1354 ft · 40 sec · John Q Hammons Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way
6 m · 1 sec · Deming Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way
1320 ft · 39 sec · Deming Way
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Turn left onto University Avenue
6.4 mi · 9 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Cross Plains.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cross Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Cross Plains?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from City of Janesville and 28 miles from Cross Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cross Plains.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Cross Plains. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.75 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,506 |
| Coordinates | 43.1144400, -89.6556800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Plains (-89.65568, 43.11444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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