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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Forestville, WI is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.22 mi
04h 13m
Flight
158.28 mi
254.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.28 mi
Kilometers
254.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.22 mi
Kilometers
322.23 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T00:00
Arrive Forestville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
100.1 mi
02h 06m
To Forestville
100.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    973 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    28.2 mi · 32 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Road H

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road H

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 42

  30. 30

    Continue on North Forestville Avenue

    1893 ft · 37 sec · North Forestville Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 29%
Appleton
56.4 mi · 28%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 19%
WI 54 East
28.7 mi · 14%
I 43 South
6.16 mi · 3%
County Road H
4.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
02h 06m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Forestville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from City of Janesville and 100.2 miles from Forestville.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Forestville.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 158.28 mi (254.73 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
Forestville

#2 Forestville

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,110
Coordinates44.6900000, -87.4792600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Forestville (-87.47926, 44.69)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Forestville. The current time is 00:00:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.