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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to McFarland, WI is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.46 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.56 mi
42.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:25 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 7:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T17:40
Arrive McFarland
Tue, May 5, 6:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albion
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
17.2 mi
00h 22m
To McFarland
17.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto County Highway N

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Fieldview Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
26.8 mi · 78%
County Road MN
3.79 mi · 11%
County Highway N
1.64 mi · 5%
Broadhead Street
0.61 mi · 2%
County Highway MN
0.51 mi · 1%
CTH N
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 22m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from City of Janesville and 17.2 miles from McFarland.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

19 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

27 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.74 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
McFarland

#2 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and McFarland. The current time is 17:40:49.

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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.