How far is City of Janesville, WI from Madison, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Madison, WI is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Dane 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 Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Madison.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward John Nolen Drive
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on John Nolen Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · John Nolen Drive
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
1748 ft · 52 sec · North Shore Drive
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Continue on Proudfit Street
1648 ft · 49 sec · Proudfit Street
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Continue on Regent Street
1635 ft · 39 sec · Regent Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
2054 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
50 m · 6 sec · University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Madison.
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
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Madison?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from City of Janesville and 20.4 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 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 Madison
City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
| Population | 6,667 |
| Coordinates | 43.0730500, -89.4012300 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-89.40123, 43.07305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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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