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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Menasha, WI is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
120.19 mi
02h 40m
Flight
108.58 mi
174.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.58 mi
Kilometers
174.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.19 mi
Kilometers
193.43 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menasha
Sat, May 16, 1:41 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-16T11:01
Arrive Menasha
Sat, May 16, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Juneau
WI

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
60.1 mi
01h 20m
To Menasha
60.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue

    617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Tayco Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Tayco Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1229 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Milwaukee Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    702 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 48%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 31%
Appleton
16.6 mi · 14%
Winneconne Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juneau
01h 20m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Juneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from City of Janesville and 60.1 miles from Menasha.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.

Stop Ideas Near Juneau

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

11 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

26 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Menasha. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 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
Menasha

#2 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Menasha (-88.4465, 44.20221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.03 $36.07
Premium $4.65 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.30 $22.49 $44.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Menasha. The current time is 11:01:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.