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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Kenosha, WI is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.87 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.02 mi
98.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.87 mi
Kilometers
114.06 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 25, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-25T18:31
Arrive Kenosha
Sat, Apr 25, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Geneva
WI

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Kenosha
35.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  19. 19

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    108 m · 8 sec · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2170 ft · 43 sec · Sheridan Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    94 m · 19 sec · 57th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    81 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
17.8 mi · 25%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 50
12.8 mi · 18%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 12%
Geneva Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Geneva
00h 43m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lake Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from City of Janesville and 35.5 miles from Kenosha.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Geneva

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 61.02 mi (98.21 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
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Kenosha. The current time is 18:31:49.

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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.