How far is City of Janesville, WI from Germantown, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Germantown, WI is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 01h 47m.
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 Jefferson 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 Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Germantown.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit right
1793 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
1479 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Turn straight
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lannon Road
4 mi · 8 min · Lannon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lannon Road
33 m · 6 sec · Lannon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lannon Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lannon Road
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Continue on Mequon Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mequon Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1962 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Germantown.
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.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
28 mi · 00h 30m
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 Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Germantown?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from City of Janesville and 39.7 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 59.11 mi (95.13 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 Germantown
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 19,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.2286200, -88.1103700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-88.11037, 43.22862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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