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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town 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 McFarland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and McFarland.
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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
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway N
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
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Turn left onto Fieldview Road
1201 ft · 24 sec · Fieldview Road
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Turn straight onto County Road MN
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN
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Continue on County Highway MN
2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN
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Continue on Broadhead Street
3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Exchange Street
142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street
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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.
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
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albion.
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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).
#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 McFarland
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 9,291 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125000, -89.2898400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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