How far is City of Janesville, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Fitchburg.
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Start on East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Parker Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Parker Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North County Road M
105 m · 8 sec · North County Road M
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Continue on County Highway M
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 54 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
942 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon
105 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM
79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM
35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM
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Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Fitchburg.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from City of Janesville and 18.3 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Evansville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 29.93 mi (48.16 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 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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