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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Delafield, WI is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
53.52 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.33 mi
64.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.33 mi
Kilometers
64.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delafield
Sat, May 2, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-02T12:57
Arrive Delafield
Sat, May 2, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Jefferson
WI

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
26.7 mi
00h 33m
To Delafield
26.8 mi
00h 33m

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
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield

    1583 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    812 ft · 18 sec · County Highway C

  10. 10

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2007 ft · 46 sec · Genesee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    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 Delafield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
52.4 mi · 98%
Genesee Street
0.38 mi · 1%
CTH C
0.3 mi · 1%
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
County Highway C
0.15 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

19.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 33m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from City of Janesville and 26.8 miles from Delafield.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 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 Delafield.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

35 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

41 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

49 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Delafield. Straight-line distance: 40.33 mi (64.9 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
Delafield

#2 Delafield

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Delafield (-88.40371, 43.06084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Delafield. The current time is 12:57:50.

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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.