How far is City of Janesville, WI from Little Chute, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Little Chute, WI is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.04 mi
02h 53m
Flight
115.54 mi
185.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.54 mi
Kilometers
185.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.04 mi
Kilometers
210.89 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Chute
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Little Chute
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Burnett
WI

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
65.6 mi
01h 26m
To Little Chute
65.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    532 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    27 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Kimberly Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1569 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street

  37. 37

    Continue on County Road N

    1746 ft · 42 sec · County Road N

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 44%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 29%
Appleton
19.6 mi · 15%
Tri-County Expressway
6.47 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnett
01h 26m from City of Janesville
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Light Snow near Little Chute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Burnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from City of Janesville and 65.5 miles from Little Chute.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Light Snow near Little Chute.

Stop Ideas Near Burnett

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

10 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

14 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

34 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Little Chute. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.94 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
Little Chute

#2 Little Chute

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population12,164
Coordinates44.2799900, -88.3184400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Little Chute (-88.31844, 44.27999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Little Chute. The current time is 01:27:35.

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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.