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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Elroy, WI is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.41 mi
02h 19m
Flight
96.59 mi
155.45 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from City of Janesville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.41 mi
Kilometers
187.34 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elroy
Fri, May 1, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-01T08:36
Arrive Elroy
Fri, May 1, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
58.2 mi
01h 09m
To Elroy
58.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  11. 11

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
94.8 mi · 81%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 11%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
Lake Street
0.68 mi · 1%
County Road G
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 09m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from City of Janesville and 58.2 miles from Elroy.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Elroy. Straight-line distance: 96.59 mi (155.45 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
Elroy

#2 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Elroy (-90.27235, 43.7408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Elroy. The current time is 08:36:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.