How far is City of Janesville, WI from Dodgeville, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Dodgeville, WI is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Dodgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Dodgeville.
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Start on East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Parker Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Parker Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North County Road M
105 m · 8 sec · North County Road M
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Continue on County Highway M
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 54 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
942 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon
105 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM
79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM
35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM
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Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway M
7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway M
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Turn slight right
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway PB
901 ft · 24 sec · County Highway PB
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Continue on Old County Road PB
689 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB
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Turn left onto US 18 West, US 151 South
2685 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway
41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway
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Turn left onto North Bequette Street
3181 ft · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1582 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Dodgeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 18 West
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Dodgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Dodgeville?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from City of Janesville and 37.4 miles from Dodgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Dodgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Dodgeville. Straight-line distance: 59.66 mi (96.02 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 Dodgeville
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 42.9602700, -90.1301200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodgeville (-90.13012, 42.96027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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