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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Farmington, WI is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.57 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.05 mi
51.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.05 mi
Kilometers
51.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T01:00
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
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
Lake Koshkonong
WI

Census designated place

From City of Janesville
19.3 mi
00h 28m
To Farmington
19.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Street

    2216 ft · 1 min · Milwaukee Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Road B

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road B

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
33.3 mi · 86%
County Road B
4.58 mi · 12%
Milwaukee Street
0.42 mi · 1%
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
East Court Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

19.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Koshkonong
00h 28m 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 Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Lake Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from City of Janesville and 19.3 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Koshkonong

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

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

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Janesville, Wisconsin

22 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

35 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 32.05 mi (51.58 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
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,848
Coordinates43.0761200, -88.6720500
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Farmington (-88.67205, 43.07612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Farmington. The current time is 01:00:28.

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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.