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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on North 18th Street
2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
10 m · 1 sec · Ellis Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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).
#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 Kewaunee
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.4583300, -87.5031400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kewaunee (-87.50314, 44.45833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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