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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Eagle, WI is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
36.56 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.46 mi
49.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.46 mi
Kilometers
49.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.84 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle
Mon, May 25, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Mon, May 25, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-25T01:52
Arrive Eagle
Mon, May 25, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Whitewater
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To Eagle
18.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    120 m · 13 sec · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 67

  15. 15

    Continue on Elkhorn Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elkhorn Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59
10.7 mi · 29%
Milton Avenue
7.6 mi · 21%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 20%
State Highway 67
6.13 mi · 17%
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.35 mi · 6%
Elkhorn Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 59

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

10 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitewater
00h 27m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Eagle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from City of Janesville and 18.3 miles from Eagle.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Eagle.

Stop Ideas Near Whitewater

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

25 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

53 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

61 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 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
Eagle

#2 Eagle

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,650
Coordinates42.8794600, -88.4742700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Eagle (-88.47427, 42.87946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Eagle. The current time is 01:52:23.

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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.