How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lebanon, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lebanon, WI is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 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.
City in and county seat of Jefferson 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 Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lebanon.
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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
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business, CTH Y: Watertown
612 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 Business: Watertown
2779 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street
40 m · 3 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1978 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on County Highway R
1.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway R
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Turn left onto County Road EM
3.5 mi · 8 min · County Road EM
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Turn right onto County Road MM
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road MM
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Continue on South Street
591 ft · 16 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lebanon.
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
Continue straight
21.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from City of Janesville and 25.4 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Janesville, Wisconsin
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Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 43.95 mi (70.73 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 Lebanon
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.2552800, -88.6267700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-88.62677, 43.25528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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