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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Kewaunee, WI is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
185.4 mi
03h 51m
Flight
143.93 mi
231.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.93 mi
Kilometers
231.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.4 mi
Kilometers
298.37 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kewaunee
Mon, May 25, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Mon, May 25, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-25T01:26
Arrive Kewaunee
Mon, May 25, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:16 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
Grafton
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
92.6 mi
01h 55m
To Kewaunee
92.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North 18th Street

    2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive

    40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  31. 31

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Ellis Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Ellis Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
81.8 mi · 44%
East Racine Street
56 mi · 30%
State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 10%
Memorial Drive
4.61 mi · 2%
Calumet Avenue
2.04 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
143.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 55m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Kewaunee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from City of Janesville and 92.7 miles from Kewaunee.

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

The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

32 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

42 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

52 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

63 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Kewaunee. Straight-line distance: 143.93 mi (231.64 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
Kewaunee

#2 Kewaunee

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population2,835
Coordinates44.4583300, -87.5031400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Kewaunee (-87.50314, 44.45833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.76 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.52 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Kewaunee. The current time is 01:26:18.

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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.