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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Marcellon, WI is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
70.56 mi
01h 32m
Flight
62.31 mi
100.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.31 mi
Kilometers
100.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.56 mi
Kilometers
113.55 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcellon
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Marcellon
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Vilas
WI

Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
35.3 mi
00h 46m
To Marcellon
35.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate: Madison, De Forest

    1633 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US-51 NORTH: DeForest

    727 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 51

    10.3 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 44

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 44

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 44

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
41.7 mi · 59%
State Highway 22
12.4 mi · 18%
US Highway 51
10.3 mi · 15%
State Highway 44
2.45 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
1.26 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilas
00h 46m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marcellon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from City of Janesville and 35.3 miles from Marcellon.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marcellon.

Stop Ideas Near Vilas

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

13 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

45 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Marcellon. Straight-line distance: 62.31 mi (100.28 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
Marcellon

#2 Marcellon

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,115
Coordinates43.5685900, -89.2656700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Marcellon (-89.26567, 43.56859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Marcellon. The current time is 20:12:42.

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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.