How far is City of Janesville, WI from Middleton, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Middleton, WI is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Middleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Middleton.
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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
15.2 mi · 21 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14 West: Spring Green, La Crosse
975 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on University Avenue, UW Madison, Downtown, Middleton
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto University Avenue
2687 ft · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Lawn Place
23 m · 2 sec · Park Lawn Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lawn Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Middleton.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Middleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Middleton?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from City of Janesville and 24.7 miles from Middleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Middleton.
Stop Ideas Near Deerfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 37.75 mi (60.75 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 Middleton
Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.0972200, -89.5042900 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton (-89.50429, 43.09722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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