How far is City of Janesville, WI from Fall River, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Fall River, WI is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
62.32 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.31 mi
77.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.32 mi
Kilometers
100.29 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-30T19:26
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
McFarland
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
31.1 mi
00h 38m
To Fall River
31.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto James Street

    2024 ft · 48 sec · James Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    3198 ft · 2 min · Johnson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    2329 ft · 2 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Kane Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kane Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
37.9 mi · 61%
US 151 North
20.5 mi · 33%
State Highway 16
1.48 mi · 2%
Johnson Road
0.61 mi · 1%
South Street
0.44 mi · 1%
James Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 36m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
00h 38m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from City of Janesville and 31.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

4 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

11 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

40 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.74 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
Fall River

#2 Fall River

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,757
Coordinates43.3844300, -89.0451100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Fall River (-89.04511, 43.38443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 Fall River. The current time is 19:26:44.

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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.