How far is City of Janesville, WI from Fredonia, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Fredonia, WI is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Waukesha 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 Fredonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Fredonia.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
555 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue
2635 ft · 55 sec · Fredonia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
50 m · 7 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Fredonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Racine Street
Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Fredonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Fredonia?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from City of Janesville and 53.2 miles from Fredonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Fredonia.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 76.29 mi (122.77 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 Fredonia
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,168 |
| Coordinates | 43.4705600, -87.9506500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredonia (-87.95065, 43.47056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
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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