How far is City of Janesville, WI from Friendship, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Friendship, WI is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 19m.
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.
Village in Columbia 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 Friendship.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Friendship.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West: Wisconsin Dells
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
997 ft · 19 sec · West Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Wisconsin Street
49 m · 9 sec · West Wisconsin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Wisconsin Street
1938 ft · 37 sec · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on State Highway 13
21 mi · 29 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
46 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Friendship.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Friendship.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Friendship?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from City of Janesville and 55.7 miles from Friendship.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Friendship.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Portage
Madison, Wisconsin
Columbus
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Friendship. Straight-line distance: 97.51 mi (156.93 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 Friendship
Village in Adams County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,632 |
| Coordinates | 43.9705300, -89.8167900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendship (-89.81679, 43.97053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
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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