How far is City of Janesville, WI from Elm Grove, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Elm Grove, WI is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Elm Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Elm Grove.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH O: Moorland Road
1844 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road
81 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · South Moorland Road
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Turn right onto West Bluemound Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn slight left
582 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Sunny Slope Road
1385 ft · 39 sec · Sunny Slope Road
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Turn right onto Watertown Plank Road
2399 ft · 1 min · Watertown Plank Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watertown Plank Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Elm Grove.
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.
East Racine Street
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elm Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Elm Grove?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from City of Janesville and 34 miles from Elm Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 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 Elm Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Sturtevant station
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Elm Grove. Straight-line distance: 53.39 mi (85.93 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 Elm Grove
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,137 |
| Coordinates | 43.0430700, -88.0789800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Grove (-88.07898, 43.04307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
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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